Jon Schaffer, Iced Earth guitarist, Oath Keeper, first to plead guilty in Capitol riot
More than 370 people face federal charges in the deadly insurrection.
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More than 370 people face federal charges in the deadly insurrection.
Founding member of Oath Keepers pleads guilty in Capitol breach, agrees to cooperate against others Updated: 1 hour ago Published 4 hours ago Share on Facebook Print article WASHINGTON — A member of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group and heavy metal guitarist on Friday became the first defendant to plead guilty to federal charges in connection with the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Jon Ryan Schaffer, the frontman of the band Iced Earth, has agreed to cooperate with investigators in hopes of getting a lighter sentence, and the Justice Department will consider putting Schaff...
A heavy metal guitarist on Friday became the first defendant to plead guilty to federal charges in connection with the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Who is Jon Schaffer? Born on March 15, 1968, Jon Schaffer grew up in Franklin, Indiana, United States. The musician's bio on Iced Earth's website lists out a couple of things that he's passionate about. “My passions are studying history and current events, and in consequence, standing against, and exposing, tyranny,” reads the segment. The website also reveals that he's inspired by a lot of politicians including the Founding Fathers of the United States Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry. Other names also include former Presidents Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, former US Represen...
FILE - In this Jan. 6. 2021, file photo, people storm the Capitol in Washington. A blistering internal report by the U.S. Capitol Police describes a multitude of missteps that left the force unprepared for the Jan. 6 insurrection â€" riot shields that shattered upon impact, expired weapons that couldn’t be used, inadequate training and an intelligence division that had few set standards. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) Previous Next Friday, April 16, 2021 1:50 pm Guitarist formerly of Fort Wayne first to plead guilty in Capitol riot MICHAEL BALSAMO ...