Man who stopped Jan. 6 protesters from heckling ex-officer Michael Fanone breaks silence

[Judi Lynn]

Ashlee Banks
Fri, July 29, 2022 at 4:21 PM


“What really motivated me was the idea that they’re trying to provoke this man who is so abused and is probably going to have PTSD for the rest of his life,” said Stephen Parlato.

The man at the center of last week’s ordeal between former D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone and a group of Trump supporters is finally speaking out.

Stephen Parlato, a banner designer, was arrested and charged with simple assault after allegedly attacking a Trump supporter who was heckling Fanone on July 21 after a hearing conducted by the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Parlato told theGrio that he is “hopeful” the pending charges will be dropped.
“I think any judge — who is not of the MAGA stripe — I think will see the evidence and the witness statements that were given on the scene in my defense,” he said. “I am hoping that should lead to a dismissal of this. If not then I think I will get a lawyer.”

More:
https://news.yahoo.com/man-stopped-jan-6-protesters-212100969.html

[mahatmakanejeeves]

1. Dear Stephen: stop talking.

Last edited Sat Jul 30, 2022, 01:32 PM - Edit history (1)

I mean this in a helpful way. Nothing he says to the press or websites will work out to his advantage.

His only comment should be "no comment."

Sorry, but silence is to his advantage.

And good morning.

[NCjack]

2. Probably a good idea to get that lawyer NOW.

[Midnight Writer]

5. Yes. Have the lawyer BEFORE you see the Judge.

[hydrolastic]

3. What's a "Banner designer"?

If it's what it sounds like, Can one make a living doing that?

[IronLionZion]

4. He's a commercial artist. People pay to buy his art, banners, paintings, illustrations, etc.

he's google-able if you want to see his work