Law & Crime reports:
Jacob Chansley, the man also known as Jake Angeli and formerly branded the “QAnon Shaman,” pleaded guilty to obstructing the congressional certification. “Yes, your honor,” Chansley said, when asked if he was guilty of his offense. Senior U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth accepted Chansley’s plea after a hearing.
Of all the members of the pro-Trump mob that managed to enter the Senate chamber, Chansley was among the most instantly recognizable. Outfit aside, he carried what prosecutors described as a spear. He stood behind the platform where Pence planned to certify President Joe Biden’s victory and delivered what he called a prayer.
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Judge Lamberth just accepted Jacob Chansley’s guilty plea.
Developing story. Hearing ongoing.
“Horned, Furred, and Face-Painted ‘Shaman’ of the U.S. Capitol Siege Pleads Guilty in Federal Court” https://t.co/ceFQkIq8EK via @lawcrimenews
— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) September 3, 2021
LMAO, the QAnon Shaman said he doesn’t want to be called the QAnon Shaman any more so I guess that’s what we’re calling him now forever.
Sedition has consequences.
— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) September 2, 2021
There are wild yells of “freedom” on the teleconference line for this hearing. The call is jammed with participants and is now beginning
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) September 3, 2021
Chansley defense lawyer is now making extended argument seeking release from jail til sentencing.
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) September 3, 2021
**** Prosecutor reveals sentencing guideline estimate 41-51 months prison time ****
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) September 3, 2021
He’s served eight months so far. Time served would likely be credited
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) September 3, 2021