The retired Russian owner said his son had warned him not to attend a Capitol rally, and would apologize again

A retired owner of Rouses Markets spoke on the radio on Friday to once again apologize for having attended a violent demonstration at the US Capitol earlier this month. Donald Ross Sr., owner of Rouses Markets, issued a statement on Wednesday after a picture of him surfaced online showing his presence at the violent march on Capitol Hill, and the photo caused many people to comment on the Rouses’ social media platforms. He condemns his presence. Ross Sr. spoke to WBOK as he explained that he has retired from the family business for four years. He also explained the reason for attending the gathering and his apology again for attending. Ross Sr. explained that his son asked him not to attend the gathering, but he did not listen. He said this move was in bad judgment. „I went there because I thought it was going to be a historic time. The president was going to give one of his last speeches and that’s why I wanted to go,” said Ross Sr. Speak, then return to the hotel. “I didn’t even know what a rebellion was until recently,” Ross Sr. said he had lunch and took a nap before hearing about the riots. “I didn’t even know what a rebellion was until recently.” “I feel bad for our team members who are hurt by my bad judgment.” Callers to Ross Sr while he was attending, including actor Wendell Pearce. Ross Sr said he wished he could get him back and also admitted he should have spoken sooner. Terrebonne Parish NAACP chief Jerome Boykin was also on the call and supported Ross Sr, saying he had spoken to him. Personally about his presence and explained the ways he was brought back into the black community.Ross Sr. reiterated at the end of the call that he would do everything and everything in his power to improve employee conditions in his family’s business, and would work to be a better person.