Judge: "QAnon shaman" too dangerous to release pending trial

• Lamberth cited Chansley's "detachment from reality," writing in his ruling that Chansley repeatedly claimed his actions were harmless and downplayed the six-foot spear he brought inside the Capitol — "undoubtedly, a dangerous weapon," Lamberth said.
• "Defendant characterizes himself as a peaceful person who was welcomed into the Capitol building on January 6th by police officers. The Court finds none of his many attempts to manipulate the evidence and minimize the seriousness of his actions persuasive," Lamberth said.
• "The statements defendant has made to the public from jail show that defendant does not fully appreciate the severity of the allegations against him," Lamberth added, referring to Chansley's recent jailhouse interview with "60 Minutes Plus."
• "To the contrary, he believes that he — not the American people or members of Congress — was the victim on January 6th."

Chansley does not face charges of attacking anyone, but the DOJ maintains that his behavior during the insurrection makes him too dangerous to release.

• The prominent QAnon conspiracy theorist has pleaded not guilty to a six-count indictment.
• Chansley claimed that he merely "heeded the invitation" of President Trump and would not have entered the Capitol building if not for Trump's "actions and words," Lamberth's ruling states.
• Chansley also made news in February for demanding organic food in the Washington jail where he's housed.

Read the full ruling, via BuzzFeed News