Christopher John Worrell | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1971-06-26)June 26, 1971 (age 54) |
| Known for | Participation in theJanuary 6 United States Capitol attack |
| Criminal status | Released (pardoned) |
| Criminal penalty | 10 years in prison |
Christopher John Worrell (born June 26, 1971) is an American convicted felon and formerfugitive who took part in theJanuary 6 United States Capitol attack, for which he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
On January 20, 2025, after beginning hissecond term in office, President Trumpissued pardons to roughly 1,500 individuals charged with crimes connected to January 6th, including Worrell.
Worrell was born on June 26, 1971,[1][2] and lives inNaples, Florida.[3] He has aNon-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis.[2] He is a member of theProud Boys[4] extremist group.[3]
Worrell was arrested in March 2021 and charged with "entering restricted property or grounds."[5] Worrell was found guilty of assaulting police officers with a weapon[2] at an October 2021 trial.[6] During the trial, Worrell denied using pepper spray on police officers.[6]
While in jail, he broke a finger and contractedCOVID-19.[2] Worrell became the focus of attention at the 2021Justice for J6 rally where right-wing activists complained that Worrell was slow to receive medical care in jail. TheDistrict of Columbia Department of Corrections denied the claims.[6] In October 2021, judgeRoyce Lamberth upheld a civil rights complaint that the District of Columbia Department of Corrections were too slow to provide the court with Worell's medical records.[7]
In November 2021, Worrell was released from jail and was underhouse arrest.[3]
His failure to attend court delayed a planned sentencing hearing, scheduled for August 15, 2023. An arrest warrant for Worrell was issued the same day.[2] One week later, theFBI continued to seek public support in their search for Worrell.[8] Worrell was arrested six weeks later, on September 28, 2023. The Justice Department issued a statement saying "Worrell triggered a manhunt and enormous waste of government resources. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office spent six weeks tracking Worrell, obtaining multiple warrants, many subpoenas, and other legal processes, all while sending leads throughout the country — from New York toSouth Carolina toTexas toCalifornia toOregon — to track down tips about his location".[9]
On January 4, 2024, federal judgeRoyce Lamberth sentenced Worrell to 10 years in prison.[9]
On January 20, 2025, after beginning hissecond term in office, President Trumpissued pardons to Worrell and roughly 1,500 other individuals charged with crimes connected to January 6th.[10]
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