Proud Boys member pleads guilty to obstruction charge in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

Published October 16, 2023 1:05 PM

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Proud Boys member who joined others from the far-right group in attacking the U.S. Capitol has pleaded guilty to obstructing the joint session of Congress for certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory. William Chrestman also pleaded guilty on Monday to threatening to assault a federal officer during the riot on Jan. 6, 2023. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly is scheduled to sentence Chrestman on Jan. 12. Prosecutors say Chrestman brought an axe handle, gas mask, helmet and other tactical gear when he traveled to Washington, D.C., with other Proud Boys members from the Kansas City, Kansas, area, and joined the mob that stormed the Capitol.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.