Jacob Chansley had pleaded guilty to obstructing an official proceeding on January 6 when he stormed the US Capitol. A federal judge sentenced the “QAnon Shaman” – the US Capitol rioter nicknamed for his horned headdress – to 41 months in prison for his role in the deadly January 6 attack by hundreds of supporters of former President Donald Trump. …
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jacob Chansley, the so-called "QAnon Shaman," has pleaded guilty to …
Jacob Chansley could face up to 51 months in prison for his role in the attack on the US Capitol. Jacob Chansley, 33, who was widely photographed in the Senate chamber with a flagpole topped with a spear, could face 41 to 51 months in prison under sentencing guidelines, a prosecutor said. “I am very appreciative for the court’s willingness …
