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Lawyer Claims "Foxitis" Caused Client to Participate in Capitol Riot

Rebecca BowenRebecca Bowen
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11th May 2021
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11th May 2021
Lawyer Claims "Foxitis" Caused Client to Participate in Capitol Riot
The defense was made during a May 6th hearing (Getty Images).

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During a May 6th hearing, attorney Joseph Hurley claimed that his client had “Foxitis” when he participated in January 6th’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. His client, Anthony Antonio is being charged with unlawful and violent entry of the Capitol, police obstruction, and destruction of government property. Hurley also referred to his client’s motivation as “Foxmania,” or a predilection to watch too much Fox News.

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