A jailed member of the Proud Boys extremist group has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.

A jailed member of the Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Friday to more than four years in prison for his role in a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol three years ago, court records show.

William Chrestman, a U.S. Army veteran from Olathe, Kansas, brandished an axe handle and threated police with violence after leading other Proud Boys members to the perimeter of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Chrestman pleaded guilty in October to obstructing the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress for certifying the Electoral College vote. He also pleaded guilty to a second felony count of threatening to assault a federal officer during the Capitol riot.

  • Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world
    25·
    11 months ago

    Poor guy. Imagine it’s Jan 6 and doing a peaceful tour and bringing your emotional support axe and just getting caught into the moment.

    #justInsurrectionThings

    • Albbi
      13·
      11 months ago

      It wasn’t even an axe, just the handle. He brought a wooden club.