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Capitol Rioter Known As The 'QAnon Shaman' To Be Sentenced
Dario Lopez-MIlls / AP
November 17, 2021
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.
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.
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