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Capitol Rioter Known As The 'QAnon Shaman' To Be Sentenced

Prosecutors said Jacob Chansley became "the public face of the Capitol riot" when he stormed the building, armed with a 6-foot spear.

Capitol Rioter Known As The 'QAnon Shaman' To Be Sentenced
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The man known as the "QAnon Shaman" is scheduled for sentencing Wednesday for his involvement in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Justice Department Seeks To Make Example Of Capitol Rioter
Justice Department Seeks To Make Example Of Capitol Rioter

Justice Department Seeks To Make Example Of Capitol Rioter

The DOJ is seeking a four-year prison sentence for Jacob Chansley, who pleaded guilty to felony obstruction of an official proceeding.

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In September, Jacob Chansley pleaded guilty to obstruction of Congress. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of more than four years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release and a $2,000 fine.

In the sentencing request they said they're seeking a stiff sentence in hopes of deterring future attacks on the government.