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'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley Eyes Congressional Run in Arizona as Libertarian

Jacob Chansley, also known as the "QAnon Shaman," has filed paperwork indicating his interest in running for Congress in Arizona's 8th district as a libertarian in 2024. Chansley gained notoriety for his appearance during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and was sentenced to 41 months in prison for obstructing an official proceeding. While felons are not barred from running for Congress, Arizona law prevents them from voting until their sentence is completed and their rights are restored.

via The Hill|

#arizona #debbie-lesko #jacob-chansley

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley Announces Congressional Run in Arizona

Jacob Chansley, also known as the "QAnon Shaman," who gained notoriety for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, has filed paperwork to run for Congress as a libertarian in Arizona's 8th Congressional District. Chansley, who wore a horned fur hat and face paint during the riot, pleaded guilty to obstructing an official proceeding and was sentenced to 41 months in prison. He has since disavowed the QAnon movement. The current Republican representative, Debbie Lesko, announced she would not seek re-election. Chansley is among the more than 700 people sentenced in relation to Capitol riot-related federal crimes.

via KY3|

#arizona #congress #felon-running-for-office

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

Regretful Capitol rioters, including the 'QAnon Shaman', plead guilty

A growing number of Capitol rioters, including the infamous "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Angeli Chansley, have gone back on their guilty pleas and apologies, seeking to reverse their admissions of guilt. Some rioters have even capitalized on their involvement in the riots, using their notoriety to boost their political aspirations and raise funds. However, changing their pleas carries legal risks, and courts rarely allow such reversals. Despite expressing remorse in court, Angeli has since abandoned his regrets, resumed spreading conspiracy theories, and is using his newfound fame to sell merchandise and boost his online profile.

via Yahoo News|

#capitol-riot #guilty-pleas #political-aspirations

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley released from prison, transferred to halfway house

Jacob Chansley, also known as the "QAnon Shaman," has been transferred from a federal prison complex to a halfway house in Arizona, several months before he was initially set to be released. He was originally projected to be released in July 2023, but federal prisoners can earn reductions in sentences over the course of their time behind bars. Chansley was sentenced to 41 months in prison in November 2021, two months after he pleaded guilty to a federal charge of obstruction of an official proceeding.

via CBS News|

#capitol-riot #halfway-house #jacob-chansley