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.

    • RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world
      8·
      10 months ago

      That’s the best part IMO for these felonious clowns. They’re part of the crowd that makes guns part of their identity. Not being able to own one is a real gut punch to the ego.

      • esc27@lemmy.world
        2·
        10 months ago

        Now I worry it is only a matter of time before the “Supreme Court” rules that convected fellons can have guns…