September 29th 2023.
Christopher Worrell, a member of the extremist Proud Boys group, was found unconscious by federal agents after he attempted to return to his home in Naples, Florida on Thursday. The FBI stated that medical attention was immediately provided to Worrell, who had been on house arrest prior to his disappearance last month.
Upon entering his home, the agents discovered night-vision goggles, $4,000 in cash, and survivalist gear. Worrell’s attorney, William Shipley, has yet to comment on the situation.
The 52-year-old was convicted in May of assaulting officers with pepper spray gel as the mob of Donald Trump supporters attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021. According to prosecutors, Worrell was wearing a tactical vest and shouted insults at the officers. He then lied on the witness stand, claiming he was actually spraying other rioters.
Worrell’s lawyer argued that his client brought the spray gel and tactical vest for defensive purposes due to previous violence between the Proud Boys and counter-protesters. He also suggested that the chaotic scene at the Capitol may have led to some misperceptions in Worrell’s testimony.
Enrique Tarrio, the former Proud Boys national chair, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6 attack. He and three Proud Boys associates were convicted of seditious conspiracy and other crimes.
More than 1,100 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the attack, and over 650 of them have been sentenced. The Associated Press reported that approximately two-thirds of those convicted have received time behind bars.
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