Lawyer for ‘QAnon shaman’ says plea deal being ‘earnestly’ mentioned

Chansley, 33, who has been identified with a number of psychological sicknesses, was arrested Jan. 9, simply three days after the Capitol riot. He was charged with civil dysfunction, getting into and remaining in a restricted constructing, obstruction of an official continuing, and different offenses. 

A number of photographs which have circulated within the media present Chansley shirtless outdoors the Senate Chamber through the riot, carrying an American flag on a spear whereas carrying face paint and a furry horned hat. 

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Jacob Chansley, middle with fur hat, is seen contained in the U.S. Capitol throughout a riot on Jan. 6, 2021. (Related Press)

U.S. District Choose Royce Lamberth ordered Chansley to endure a “competency examination” in Could, which was requested by his legal professional, Albert Watkins. 

“Mr. Chansley is identified with psychological well being vulnerabilities, together with transient schizophrenia, bipolar dysfunction, nervousness and melancholy exacerbated by socio stressors,” Watkins instructed Fox Information on Friday. 

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Chansley was not deemed mentally incompetent to face trial, Reuters initially reported Friday. 

Greater than 500 folks have been charged thus far with collaborating within the Capitol riot. The primary punishment for a felony cost was handed down earlier this week when Paul Allard Hodgkins was sentenced to eight months in jail after pleading responsible to obstructing an official continuing. 

The Related Press contributed to this report.

Paul Finest is a reporter for FOX Enterprise and Fox Information. Comply with him on twitter at @KincaidBest.