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William Chrestman
pardonJ6 / Capitol
Convicted of
William "Billy" Chrestman, a member of the Kansas City chapter of the Proud Boys from Olathe, Kansas, traveled to Washington with fellow Proud Boys ahead of Jan. 6, 2021 and, wearing a tactical vest, gas mask, and tactical gloves, carried an ax handle with a flag affixed to it while threateningly brandishing it at police during the Capitol riot. He pleaded guilty on Oct. 16 to felony charges of obstructing an official proceeding and threatening a federal officer. He was sentenced to 55 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution toward the nearly $3 million in damage to the Capitol.
Original sentence
Sentenced on 1/12/2024 to 55 months of Incarceration; 36 months of Supervised Release; $200 Special Assessment; restitution of $2,000.
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