The Brief

Gunnar Schubert, 29, is charged with burglary and malicious mischief for damaging the Washington State Capitol.

Schubert allegedly used hammers to break in, causing $750 in damages and starting a fire inside.

Authorities believe his actions were not politically motivated, and he is due in court Friday to enter a plea.

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The man accused of breaking in and damaging property in the Washington State Capitol building has been charged.

Gunnar Schubert, 29, was charged by Thurston County prosecutors with second-degree burglary and third-degree malicious mischief for the incident on Oct. 5.

The backstory:

Schubert is accused of using hammers to break through an office window, gaining access to the State Capitol. Once inside, video surveillance captured him teari

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