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‘QAnon Shaman’ In Capitol Riot Wants Presidential Pardon

"My client did not break into the Capitol."

Jon Brown
‘QAnon Shaman’ In Capitol Riot Wants Presidential Pardon
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The “QAnon Shaman” is requesting a pardon from President Donald Trump after being charged for illegally entering the Capitol, claiming Trump effectively “invited” him into the building.

The so-called shaman, who is actually a 33-year-old man named Jacob Chansley, has become a viral symbol of the Capitol riot after photos emerged of him participating in the events while adorned with Viking horns, deer fur and face paint.

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