Jon Schaffer: Last News

Former Iced Earth frontman Jon Schaffer is still facing trial over his involvement in the 6 Jan 2021 attack on the US Capitol building, which – of course – followed the election of Joe Biden as US President. Problem is, the authorities now can’t find him.

WUSA9 reports, Antionne ‘Bugzie The Don’ Brodnax pled guilty in October to four counts including unlawful entry and disorderly conduct.According to court documents seen by the Washington Post, Brodnax admitted to law enforcement officers that he was present inside the Capitol on January 6, but purely to take photos and videos for a music video he was already in Washington, D.C. to shoot.He was then arrested on March 11 after authorities were alerted to the artwork for his album ‘The Capital’, which sees him sat on a truck in front of the Capitol building as the riots unfolded.As reported on Twitter by WUSA9‘s Jordan Fischer this week (February 7), the DOJ wants Brodnax to serve 21 months behind bars, owing to his previous criminal history and because he was on probation at the time of the January 6 riots.DOJ, asking for 21 months for Antionne "Bugzie the Don" Brodnax, says the sentence is warranted by his extensive criminal history.

Iced Earth‘s Jon Schaffer is being sued by Washington D.C.

Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer had faeces and urine thrown at him during his two-month imprisonment in Indiana earlier this year, it has been reported.Back in April, the metal guitarist pleaded guilty to two charges related to his involvement in January’s US Capitol riots. He admitted to the obstruction of an official proceeding, and entering and remaining in a building with a dangerous weapon (he was carrying bear spray).As Louder Sound reports, Schaffer’s lawyer Marc J.

Twisted Sister‘s Dee Snider has branded Iced Earth‘s Jon Schaffer a “piece of shit” and “embarrassment to the metal community” after his role in the US Capitol riot.The metal guitarist was part of the mob that stormed the building on January 6, and pleaded guilty to his role in the violent scenes last week.He admitted admitted to the obstruction of an official proceeding and entering a building with a dangerous weapon (carrying bear spray). CNN reports that a prison sentence of between 3.5 to 4.5 years has been suggested, based on a joint recommendation between prosecutors and Schaffer’s lawyers.A plea deal could still be in the works, with Schaffer questioned about his ties to the militia organisation the Oath Keepers.

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer has pleaded guilty to two charges related to his involvement in the US Capitol riot on January 6.The metal guitarist admitted to the obstruction of an official proceeding and entering a building with a dangerous weapon (carrying bear spray). CNN reports that a prison sentence of between 3.5 to 4.5 years has been suggested, based on a joint recommendation between prosecutors and Schaffer’s lawyers.According to Indiana TV station WUSA9, Schaffer appeared in court on Friday (April 9) to enter his guilty pleas, with Judge Mehta asking him: “Are you pleading guilty, Mr.

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer’s attorneys have disputed the musician’s detention order for his alleged involvement in the storming of the US Capitol.Schaffer is currently being held without bail on six federal criminal charges related to the siege, which took place on January 6.The guitarist appeared in photos and videos from the riots at the Capitol building in Washington D.C. In one video, he could be heard saying: “If somebody wants to bring violence, I think there’s a lot of us here that are ready for it.”Schaffer’s attorneys have argued that he hadn’t acted violently on January 6, claiming he had “left the Capitol after approximately sixty seconds and returned home to Indiana”.“Mr.

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer must be held in jail without bail until the trial for his involvement in January’s US Capitol riots begins.As reported by Indiana news station WUSA-9, the ruling was delivered during Schaffer’s bail hearing yesterday (March 19). Schaffer, who appeared at the hearing via videolink, is facing six charges for his involvement in the insurrection, including engaging in a violent act while at the Capitol building for allegedly bear spraying a police officer.His attorney, Marc Victor, argued that the guitarist admitted he’d “used bad judgement” by attending the riots and wished he had a “do-over”.

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer charing towards officers during the insurrection at the U.S.

Ellise Shafer administratorFollowing Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer’s arrest due to his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol Jan.

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer is reportedly set to be extradited to Washington D.C.

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer is in FBI custody after being charged with various crimes related to the 6 Jan attack on the US Capitol building. The musician reportedly handed himself in on Sunday.The various charges relate to forced entry into the Capitol building, use of physical violence and disrupting government business.

Chris Willman Music WriterGuitarist Jon Schaffer, a founding member of the metal band Iced Earth, has been taken into custody in his home state of Indiana after making “wanted” lists as a result of his widely seen participation in pro-Trump forces’ siege of the U.S.

Iced Earth, has been arrested for his participation in the US Capitol riots earlier this month.As the Wall Street Journal reports, Schaffer has been charged with engaging in violence in a restricted building and disorderly conduct, among other crimes. Indystar reports he faces six charges in total.The artist was photographed at the riot wearing a hat proclaiming his lifetime membership to the Oath Keepers, a far-right group deemed an extremist organisation by the Southern Poverty Law Centre.According to an affidavit, reported by WSJ, during a pro-Trump march last year, Schaffer had said, “We’re not going to merge into some globalist, communist system, it will not happen.

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer have released a statement following the news the musician is wanted by US authorities for his involvement at the Capitol riots on January 6.Schaffer is wanted by Metropolitan Police in D.C.

Donald Trump supporters who violently stormed the US Capitol yesterday (January 6) in Washington D.C..Singer Jon Schaffer was captured with a group of protesters who stormed the building as Congress prepared to begin the process of certifying Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the winners of the 2020 US presidential election.After breaching security, protesters were seen making their way into Congress’ central chamber – while one even tore down a wooden plaque above the entrance to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office.In a striking image captured by AFP’s Roberto Schmidt, Schaffer is pictured among the throng of supporters who breached the building and appears to be wildly gesticulating in the middle of the chaotic scenes.@MetalHammer It's our