U.S. Capitol riot's 'QAnon Shaman' confirms he has changed lawyers

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Capitol rioter nicknamed the 'QAnon Shaman' said at a court hearing on Monday that he had retained new lawyers, nearly three months after pleading guilty to taking part in the Jan. 6 attack.

At a brief hearing before U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, Jacob Chansley, known for the horned headdress he wore while in the Capitol, confirmed that he had dropped Missouri lawyer Albert Watkins, who had represented him since shortly after his January arrest. Watkins confirmed that Chansley had asked him to withdraw from the case.

Following the hearing, Lamberth recorded an entry in the court record confirming Watkins' departure and that John Pierce, a Los Angeles lawyer who represents about 25 Jan. 6 defendants, and Honolulu-based lawyer William Shipley have taken over as Chansley's lawyers.

Last week, Watkins had disputed a Pierce and Shipley claim that he was set to be jettisoned.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/us-capitol-riots-qanon-shaman-confirms-he-has-changed-lawyers/ar-AARgWwt

You're still guilty asshole.

[SoCalDavidS]

1. I Bet He Asks To Withdraw His Plea

I'm not sure if that's possible, but seems like that's what he's angling for.

Perhaps he was expecting a lighter sentence than he received.

Too Bad Asshole.

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

2. It's too bad Mr. Blackwell has passed on.

He would have a field day commenting on Chansley's attire. And the shaman would definitely make the 10 Worst Dressed List.

[ProfessorGAC]

3. He's Already Sentenced

Are these new lawyers for purposes of handling appeals?
Is it possible to withdraw a guilty plea after the case is closed?