A Proud Boys member who joined others from the far-right group in attacking the U.S. Capitol has pleaded guilty to obstructing the joint session of Congress for certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory
October 16, 2023 at 12:05 pm PDTWASHINGTON — — A Proud Boys member who joined others from the far-right group inpleaded guilty on Monday to obstructing the joint session of Congress for certifying Joe Biden's 2020 electoral victory.
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly is scheduled to sentence Chrestman for his two felony convictions on Jan. 12. Estimated sentencing guidelines for his case recommended a prison term ranging from four years and three months to five years and three months. Chrestman and other Proud Boys moved past a toppled metal barricade and joined other rioters in front of another police barrier. He shouted a threat at officers and yelled at others in the crowd to stop police from arresting another rioter, according to prosecutors.“Do you want your house back?” Chrestman asked.Chrestman used his axe handle to prevent a barrier from lowering and closing in the tunnels under the Capitol.
Chrestman was captured on video communicating with Proud Boys chapter leader Ethan Nordean outside the Capitol. A jury convicted Nordean and three other Proud Boys, including former national chairman Enrique Tarrio, of
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