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Judge Orders Return of 'QAnon Shaman's' Capitol Riot Attire

Jacob Chansley, known for his distinctive costume during the January 6 Capitol riot, will get back his horned headdress and spear after a federal ruling.

  • Chansley, who pleaded guilty to obstructing an official proceeding, served 27 months of a 41-month sentence.
  • The judge ruled that the government has no further need for the items as evidence.
  • Chansley's attire, including a horned coyote-tail headdress and a spear, became symbols of the riot.
  • Prosecutors argued the items should remain in custody in case of future legal challenges, but the judge disagreed.
  • Chansley has renounced his previous support for QAnon and Donald Trump.
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