US Capitol rioter 'QAnon Shaman' sentenced to 41 months in prison

ITV News Correspondent Robert Moore heard from Chansley's mother about his childhood

US Capitol rioter nicknamed the 'QAnon Shaman' has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for his role in the January 6 attack.

Jacob Chansley, who stormed the building in a horned headdress, was handed a 41 month prison sentence for his role in the deadly attack by followers of former US President Donald Trump.

Chansley, who pleaded guilty in September to obstructing an official proceeding, was among the first of the insurrectionists to storm the building as rioters attempted to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's election, crossing the threshold a minute or two before an ITV News crew who captured events on camera.

Watch ITV News' eyewitness report from inside the US Capitol as Trump supporters storm building

Last week, a former mixed martial artist filmed punching a police officer during violence, was also sentenced to 41 months in prison.

Chansley's lawyer said his client suffered from mental health challenges and had caused no damage and/or assaulted anyone.

While in detention, Chansley was diagnosed with transient schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. When he entered his guilty plea, Chansley said he was disappointed Trump had not pardoned him.

Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives and acquitted by the Senate on a charge of inciting the riot following a fiery speech it in which he told his followers to "fight like hell."

A Capitol Police officer who had been attacked by protesters died the day after the riot and four police officers who took part in the defence of the Capitol later took their own lives. About 140 police officers were injured.