A Phoenix man who entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 breach wearing a hat with horns, face paint, and no shirt, lost his third attempt to be released from jail. A judge ruled Tuesday that Jacob Chansley, who is sometimes described as the “QAnon shaman,” shouldn’t be released because his attorneys have not provided any new information that would assure authorities he wouldn’t flee. Chansley’s attorney, Albert Watkins, argued the judge’s original decision was “erroneous,” lacked evidence, and was based on “inaccuracies.” The lawyer also argued that Chansley shouldn’t be released because the flagpole that he was carrying on Jan. 6 wasn’t a “dangerous weapon,” which is what the court previously read. Watkins also claimed in court that Chansle was a peaceful protester and not the leader of a riot. Chansley’s lawyer further argued that his client has relatives other than his mother who had lived in Phoenix for years. …
Judge Denies Bid by ‘QAnon Shaman’ to Be Released From Jail Pending Trial
July 6, 2021
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