An arrest warrant has been issued for Christopher John Worrell, a defendant involved in the January 6, 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol, after he went missing just prior to his scheduled sentencing. Worrell’s disappearance has prompted legal authorities to charge him with violating the conditions of his release that were in place pending his sentencing.
Worrell, who was set to face sentencing for his role in the violent events that unfolded on January 6th, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol, vanished ahead of his designated sentencing date. Consequently, he has been accused of breaching the terms outlined in his pre-sentencing release, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant for his apprehension.
The FBI has posted a “WANTED” notice, cautioning the public regarding Christopher John Worrell’s status and the charges against him. This notice serves as a reminder of his alleged involvement in the violence that marred the Capitol and the subsequent legal proceedings. Worrell’s warrant was officially issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on August 15, 2023.
The charges against Worrell are not insignificant. He was found guilty on multiple counts related to his conduct during the January 6th events. These charges include offenses such as Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon, Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds Using a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon, and Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers Using a Dangerous Weapon. Prosecutors sought a significant prison term of 14 years as a consequence of his actions.
“CAUTION: Christopher John Worrell is wanted for violating conditions of release pending sentencing on federal charges related to the violence at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021,” warned the FBI’s wanted poster:
A federal arrest warrant was issued for Worrell in the United States District Court, District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., on August 15, 2023. If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
The unfolding situation underscores the legal ramifications and intensifying efforts to hold individuals accountable for their roles in the events that transpired on January 6th, 2021. Worrell’s disappearance and subsequent warrant highlight the complex process of bringing justice to those involved in the storming of the U.S. Capitol, a pivotal moment in the nation’s history that reverberated across legal, political, and societal dimensions.
WANTED BY THE FBI: Jan. 6 defendant Chris Worrell, who was supposed to be sentenced today.
There’s a warrant out for his arrest. pic.twitter.com/owZY5zeqFK
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) August 18, 2023
