DOJ says video of ‘QAnon Shaman’ Fox aired lacks context Monday, March 13 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department in a new filing put forward its most direct response yet to footage aired last week by Fox News host Tucker Carlson that sought to downplay the actions of the self-described "QAnon Shaman," who was convicted and sentenced to... Read More.
QAnon follower who led mob sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol attack Friday, December 16 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A follower of the QAnon conspiracy theory movement who led members of the pro-Trump mob that chased Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman during the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Friday to five years in prison following his conviction... Read More.
QAnon follower who led mob to be sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol attack Friday, December 16 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A follower of the QAnon conspiracy theory movement who led members of the pro-Trump mob that chased Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman during the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol is set to be sentenced Friday following his conviction of multiple... Read More.
Trump hosts event featuring QAnon, ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy theorist at Mar-a-Lago Thursday, December 8 by ABC News(PALM BEACH, Fla.) -- A prominent adherent of the QAnon and "pizzagate" conspiracy theories posed for photos with former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort Tuesday night after speaking at an event hosted at the club, according to the photos and videos posted... Read More.
‘QAnon Shaman’ sentenced to 41 months in prison for role in Jan. 6 attack Wednesday, November 17 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Jacob Chansley, the self-described "QAnon Shaman" who infamously marched through the U.S. Capitol with a spear and horned helmet during the Jan. 6 riot, was sentenced Wednesday to 41 months in prison for his role in the attack.It matches the longest sentence... Read More.
‘QAnon Shaman,’ key figure in Jan. 6 attack, to be sentenced Wednesday Wednesday, November 17 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Jacob Chansley, the self-described "QAnon Shaman" who infamously marched through the U.S. Capitol with a spear and horned helmet during the Jan. 6 riot, will appear before a federal judge on Wednesday to be sentenced for his role in the attack.Prosecutors last... Read More.
‘QAnon Shaman’ pleads guilty to felony charge for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot Friday, September 3 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Arizona man seen sporting a Viking helmet and fur vest during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol pleaded guilty Friday to one felony count related to his participation in the riot.Jacob Chansley, the self-proclaimed "QAnon Shaman" who entered the... Read More.
FBI warns lawmakers frustrated QAnon conspiracy followers could again turn violent Tuesday, June 15 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- In a new warning to congressional lawmakers, the FBI assesses that frustrated followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory could turn from online talk of violence to causing real-world violence.The FBI warning about domestic violent extremists (DVE) comes as the Biden administration on... Read More.
Judge rejects bid by ‘QAnon Shaman’ to get released from custody pending trial Tuesday, March 9 by ABC NewsBy ALEXANDER MALLIN, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered self-described "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley to remain in government custody pending further legal proceedings in his case on charges related to his role in the Jan. 6 attack... Read More.
Capitol Police beef up security for March 4 amid concerns over QAnon theory Wednesday, March 3 by ABC NewsBy LUKE BARR and MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- The United States Capitol Police said it has beefed up security on Capitol Hill this week due to "concerning information and intelligence" related to March 4, the date that far-right conspiracy theorists believe... Read More.