“Homesick” Rioter Arrested Upon Return From Ireland

The Associated Press reports:

A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday.

The filing charges Paul Kovacik with defying a court order to surrender and serve three months behind bars for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.

Kovacik told authorities that he decided to withdraw his asylum claim and return to the U.S. because he felt homesick, according to a U.S. Marshals Service deputy’s affidavit. They said Kovacik’s criminal record included 24 prior convictions.

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Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role https://t.co/0HjmgsR4Wm

— The Associated Press (@AP) July 23, 2024

Wisconsin Trump supporter Paul Kovacik tried to flee the country and claim asylum in Ireland — only to grow homesick, return to America, and promptly get arrested.

‘Homesick’ MAGA rioter who tried to claim asylum in Ireland arrested on return to U.S. https://t.co/peF9mDm5zO

— Steve (@oreillyspins) July 23, 2024