‘QAnon Shaman’ may retrieve ‘spear and helmet’ from Jan. 6 riot: Judge

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Jacob Chansley, known online as the “QAnon Shaman,” has been granted permission by a federal judge to reclaim his iconic horned helmet and spear from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol protest.

Chansley, who became a central figure during the protest due to his distinctive and animalistic attire, had sought the return of his property, which had been seized and held by the Biden administration. His images were widely circulated in media reports, making him one of the most recognizable participants in the Capitol breach.

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