Feds oppose release of Arizona man who wore fur and horns at U.S. Capitol riot – By Associated Press (AZ Central) / Mar 2 2021
Prosecutors in Washington are opposing the pretrial release of an Arizona man who stormed the U.S. Capitol nearly two months ago while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns.
Prosecutors told a judge in a filing Monday that Jacob Chansley should remain jailed until trial because he is a danger to the community, explaining he held a weapon as he confronted officers inside the Capitol, wrote a threatening note to then-Vice President Mike Pence, and spoke about ridding the government of traitors.
“He cannot be trusted now to suddenly change course,” prosecutors said.
A judge in Washington is scheduled to hear arguments Friday over whether Chansley should be released.
