U.S. judge scolds ‘QAnon Shaman’ for appearing on ‘60 Minutes Plus’ without permission

In what was billed as Chansley’s first interview since his arrest, he mentioned that his actions have been “not an attack on this country” and that he doesn’t remorse being loyal to former president Donald Trump. Chansley grew to become probably the most distinct people arrested within the riot, photographed flexing close to the vp’s chair within the Senate whereas shirtless and sporting a headdress and face paint.

Watkins mentioned he did make “independent arrangements” with “60 Minutes Plus” however denied conducting “subterfuge.” He mentioned he assumed his shopper could be allowed to be captured on digicam from his workplace.

A call about Chansley’s detention continues to be pending.

Chansley has been behind bars since he was arrested in his hometown of Phoenix on Jan 9.

In February, a judge ordered Chansley moved to a jail in Virginia that serves natural meals after he claimed that nonorganic meals was towards his faith.

Chansley has been charged with violent entry and disorderly conduct in a Capitol constructing amongst different federal felony prices. He is amongst greater than 300 charged within the Capitol riots that resulted in 5 deaths.

He additionally mentioned he left a observe for Vice President Mike Pence that mentioned “It’s only a matter of time, justice is coming.”

On Friday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberly Paschall argued that Chansley is a hazard to the neighborhood and may subsequently stay jailed till trial. She mentioned there was “ample evidence” that Chansley was carrying a spear whereas dealing with off with an officer contained in the Senate chambers. She pointed to Chansley’s “60 Minutes Plus” interview as proof of his still-standing perception “that the current government is not a legitimate government and that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.”

She argued that Chansley wouldn’t be able to following circumstances of launch.

Watkins, in the meantime, painted his shopper as a nonviolent man misled and let down by Trump, who he vastly admired. He highlighted Chansley’s lack of legal historical past and mentioned his shopper merely walked into the Capitol after police let him in. The judge and prosecutor pushed again.

“I am not belittling my client … but my client was wearing horns,” he mentioned. “He had tattoos around his nipples. He wasn’t leading anywhere. He was a follower.”

Watkins additionally mentioned that Chansley believes in ahimsa, a type of nonviolence towards residing issues, and denied that the flagpole he carried was a spear.

Chansley publicly requested — however didn’t obtain — a pardon from the previous president, which he expressed disappointment with within the 60 Minutes Plus interview. At one level, Chansley had provided to testify towards Trump throughout his impeachment trial.

On Friday, Watkins forged the absence of a pardon as a turning level for Chansley.

“My client went from that point to expressing deep disappointment in the former president,” he mentioned.