William Chrestman has been sentenced to 55 months in prison for his role in inciting the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol. Chrestman threatened a Capitol Police officer and urged the crowd to storm the building. He pleaded guilty to federal charges.
William Chrestman, a participant in the attack on the U.S. Capitol , has been sentenced to 55 months in prison for his role in inciting the mob. Chrestman brought a wooden ax handle and threatened a Capitol Police officer, urging the crowd to storm the building.
The judge described his actions as a direct encouragement to rioters. Chrestman pleaded guilty to threatening a federal officer and obstructing Congress. Four people died during the attack, and numerous police officers were assaulted.
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