Chansley has been charged with six federal crimes in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection, including crimes of civil disorder and obstruction of Congressional proceedings. The court dossier does not indicate what charges Chansley is expected to plead guilty to. His lawyer, Al Watkins, declined to say.
“The path charted by Mr Chansley since January 6 has been a process that has involved pain, depression, solitary confinement, introspection, recognition of mental health vulnerabilities and an understanding of the need for more self-employment.” Watkins said in a statement.
“The defendant is characterized by being a peaceful person who was welcomed by police officers in the Capitol building on January 6. The court does not find any of his numerous attempts to manipulate the evidence and minimize the seriousness of his allegations convincing. actions, ”DC District Judge Royce Lamberth wrote. In March.
A well-known figure in the QAnon conspiracy community, Chansley was one of many QAnon believers who have been accused of the Capitol Revolt. Watkins said Thursday that Chansley now “seeks, as part of his reconciliation of where he is today, to move away and distance himself from the Q vortex.”
About 600 people from 44 states and Washington, DC, have been charged in federal court, according to the latest CNN account, with authorities announcing new arrests almost daily.
Prosecutors are working to resolve many of the lower-level cases and most of the 50 counts are for nonviolent riot police.
Meanwhile, cases are progressing against defendants who allegedly attacked police or are part of right-wing extremist groups, such as the Proud Boys.
This story was updated with additional information on Thursday.