Proud Boys Member Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Role in Capitol Attack

William Chrestman, who threatened officers and encouraged the mob during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, has been in jail since his arrest in February 2021.

• William Chrestman, a member of the Proud Boys from Olathe, Kansas, has been sentenced to over four years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
• Chrestman pleaded guilty in October to obstruction of an official proceeding and threatening a federal officer.
• During the attack, Chrestman encouraged the crowd entering the Capitol, bragged about having the police running, and threatened police with an ax handle.
• Prosecutors argued that Chrestman came prepared for violence, expressing disappointment he couldn’t bring a gun, and that he came with a helmet marked with orange tape so other Proud Boys would recognize him.
• Chrestman has been in jail since his arrest in February 2021 and will get credit for time served.

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