Retired Chicago firefighter speaks out after being falsely accused in Capitol attack
A retired Chicago firefighter whose name was dragged across the internet says he was wrongly accused of participating in the Capitol riot, and fatally wounding a police officer.
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Retired Chicago firefighter speaks out after being falsely accused in Capitol attack
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