- Jacob Chansley, also known as the “QAnon Shaman”, is an American far-right conspiracy theorist and convicted felon
- He gained notoriety for his participation in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol building
- Chansley was sentenced to 41 months in prison for obstructing an official proceeding and was released in May 2023
- After his release, Chansley expressed continued support for former President Trump and announced plans to run for Congress, but failed to get on the ballot
Jacob Chansley, popularly referred to as “QAnon Shaman” or “Q Shaman,” is a far-right conspiracy theorist, rioter, and convicted felon from the United States. He rose to prominence after taking part in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
Chansley’s Background and Early Life
Chansley was born in 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Moon Valley High School and Glendale Community College, where he took courses in psychology, religion, philosophy, and ceramics. In 2005, Chansley enlisted in the United States Navy, serving for just over two years before being discharged in 2007.
Involvement in the January 6 Capitol Riot
Chansley gained widespread attention after being photographed shirtless, wearing face paint, and sporting a horned headdress during the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol building. He was apprehended on January 9, 2021, and charged with “Civil Disorder; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building; Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building; Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building.”
Conviction and Sentencing
In September 2021, Chansley pleaded guilty to a single charge of obstructing an official proceeding. His punishment included 36 months of supervised release after 41 months in jail. After serving part of his term at the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, Chansley was released on May 25, 2023, after being sent to a halfway house on March 28, 2023.
Post-Release and Political Aspirations
After his release from prison, Chansley expressed continued support for former President Donald Trump, claiming that Trump had declassified patents for “zero-point-energy” and “room-temperature superconductors.” In November 2023, Chansley announced plans to run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives in Arizona as a member of the Libertarian Party, but ultimately failed to submit the necessary petition signatures to get on the ballot.
FAQs
Q: How old is Jacob Chansley?
A: Jacob Chansley was born in 1988, making him 33-34 years old as of 2023.
Q: What is Jacob Chansley known for?
A: Jacob Chansley is best known as the “QAnon Shaman” or “Q Shaman” for his participation in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol building. He was convicted of obstructing an official proceeding and sentenced to 41 months in prison.
Q: What charges did Jacob Chansley face?
A: Following her arrest on January 9, 2021, Chansley was charged for “Civil Disorder; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building; Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building; Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building.” In the end, he entered a guilty plea to one count of impeding an official proceeding.
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Last Updated on July 18, 2024 by 247 News Around The World
