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Prosecutors against release of 'QAnon Shaman': 'He cannot be trusted'
The Hill ^ | March 3 | BY CAMERON JENKINS

Posted on 03/04/2021 2:45:32 AM PST by RandFan

Federal prosecutors argued this week that Jacob Chansley, also known as the "QAnon Shaman," should not be released from jail before standing trial over his involvement in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

Prosecutors told a judge in the case that Chansley is a danger to the community, citing a note he allegedly wrote targeting then-Vice President Mike Pence, his allegedly wielding a weapon while he engaged officers inside the Capitol, and his comments on getting rid of traitors in government, The Associated Press reported.

"He cannot be trusted now to suddenly change course," prosecutors wrote in a court filing, the AP reported.

Prosecutors argued that a spear attached to a flagpole Chansley carried into the Capitol with him on Jan. 6 was a weapon, though his lawyer disagreed, maintaining that the spear was an ornament. Chansley's attorney Albert Watkins also argued that the note that his client wrote was not intended to be threatening.

Watkins argued that Chansley should be released because he continues to face challenges concerning his digestive tract, despite being given organic food in jail.

Last month, Chansley's attorney filed an emergency motion calling for his release or to be provided with food that adhered to his dietary needs. Chansley reportedly practices shamanism and eats only organic food. He lost 20 pounds in jail because he was unable to eat the food that was provided, his attorney said at the time.

Law enforcement officials said Chansley was one of the first people to enter the Capitol building on Jan. 6 and refused to leave. He also allegedly left a note for Pence stating, "It’s only a matter of time, justice is coming."

Chansley has since said he felt "duped" by then-President Trump to take part in storming the Capitol. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

"He regrets very, very much having not just been duped by the president but by being in a position where he allowed that duping to put him in a position to make decisions he should not have made," Watkins previously said.

A hearing is set for Friday to determine whether Chansley will be released, the AP reported.


TOPICS: Conspiracy
KEYWORDS: shaman

1 posted on 03/04/2021 2:45:32 AM PST by RandFan
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To: RandFan

YUP, no question himz a Republican, conduct alone is a tell.
/S


2 posted on 03/04/2021 2:55:55 AM PST by Huaynero
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To: RandFan

Yes, also his bullhorns were intended to gore the politicians!

This fellow is well known in Phoenix. Professional protester, some kind of exhibitionist!
There are pictures of him protesting with BLM and with some radical environmentalists. Any protest, he shows up in his attire.
Obviously, BLM and environmentalists - that’s OK. With Trump, now he is in trouble, very dangerous! Kind of shows the hypocrisy.


3 posted on 03/04/2021 3:27:06 AM PST by AZJeep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0AHQkryIIs)
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To: RandFan

Meanwhile cash bail is being dropped in all the big blue cities in lieu of “trust”


4 posted on 03/04/2021 4:35:43 AM PST by MrRelevant
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To: RandFan

Exclusive: ‘Q Shaman’ Explains Why He Invaded Capitol

Alex Jones, Owen Shroyer and Matt Bracken take a call from Jake the ‘Q Shaman’ who explains what he was doing inside the Capitol.

https://www.banned.video/watch?id=5ff8e6610429ec3746019d3b

Jan 8, 2021 / 901,989 views

{I was on with Alex Jones and Q-Shaman during this show, which took place just 2 days after the Capitol riot. It’s all good, but I come in at 16 minutes.}


5 posted on 03/04/2021 5:26:58 AM PST by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: RandFan

More proof of a banana republic. They hold a guy without bail, because he wore a viking outfit and didn’t agree with their (the RATS) politics, yet they refuse to charge the BLM and ANTIFA rioters who destroyed Portland.


6 posted on 03/04/2021 6:53:09 AM PST by kenmcg (tHE WHOLE )
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To: RandFan
"He regrets very, very much having not just been duped by the president but by being in a position where he allowed that duping to put him in a position to make decisions he should not have made," Watkins previously said.

Rolling my eyes so hard I can see my brain.

7 posted on 03/04/2021 6:56:44 AM PST by Allegra
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