Jacob Chansley, the self-proclaimed “QAnon Shaman” who took part in the January 6 riot at the Capitol, will not be released prior to his trial, a federal judge said Monday.
In court documents cited by CNN, Judge Royce Lamberth argued that Chansley’s statements were old President Trump
Donald TrumpUS, South Korea agree on troop cost-sharing Graham: Trump can make GOP bigger, stronger, or he ‘can destroy it’ Biden nominates female generals whose promotions were reportedly delayed under Trump MORE responsible for his alleged illegal entry into the Capitol, showed that Chansley was unrepentant for his actions.
The court holds that no condition or combination of conditions for release will reasonably ensure the appearance of the defendant as required [in court] or the safety of others and the community, ”Lamberth ruled.
“The defendant describes himself as a peaceful person who was welcomed to the Capitol by police officers on January 6. The court finds none of his many attempts to manipulate the evidence and minimize the seriousness of his actions convincing,” the judge continued.
Chansley is facing multiple charges arising from the January 6 attack, including violent entry and obstruction of official proceedings. He was one of the best-known supporters of the QAnon conspiracy who appeared in the Capitol that day and reportedly left a note for the former vice president Mike Pence
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Supporters of the QAnon conspiracy believe the former president was engaged in a shadow war with a worldwide cabal of Satan worshipers during his tenure.
Those who attended the riot at the Capitol did so in hopes of stopping Congressional certification President Biden
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FBI officials said this week they have already arrested hundreds of people suspected of involvement in the riot and are looking for hundreds of others.