'QAnon Shaman' sentenced to more than 3 years in prison

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Supporter of President Donald Trump are confronted by Capitol Police officers extracurricular the Senate Chamber wrong the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 successful Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Posted at 11:37 AM, Nov 17, 2021

and past updated 2021-11-17 12:43:49-05

The Arizona antheral who stormed the U.S. Capitol shirtless portion wearing a furry horned chapeau and look overgarment was sentenced to much than 3 years successful situation Wednesday, NBC News and CNN report.

Jacob Chansley, who besides goes by the sanction Jacob Angeli, has been referred to arsenic the "QAnon Shaman." Due to his appearance, he's 1 of the astir high-profile radical who participated successful the Jan. 6 riots.

Chansley pleaded blameworthy to a complaint of "obstructing an authoritative proceeding" successful September. His 41-month condemnation was connected the debased extremity of the sentencing guidelines, according to The Associated Press.

Chansley has been held successful jailhouse since his apprehension successful January. In July, a justice refused to merchandise him up of his trial, noting helium was a formation risk.

Chansley made headlines soon aft his apprehension erstwhile helium refused to devour nutrient that was provided to him. Lawyers said his "shamanic content strategy and mode of life" required him to devour lone integrated food.

A national justice granted his petition for integrated food connected Feb. 3.

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