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Jon Schaffer of American heavy metal band Iced Earth, live on stage at Hammerfest, March 13, 2010, Prestatyn
Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer shares statement following sentencing for US Capitol riot involvement

By Matt Owen Published

Schaffer has been sentenced following his involvement in the January 2021 US Capitol riots in Washington DC – and says he “profoundly” regrets his actions

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Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth performs on stage at Manchester Academy on October 18, 2013 in Manchester, England.
Iced Earth‘s Jon Schaffer named in lawsuit by D.C. Attorney General seeking damages for Capitol riots

By Matt Parker Published

The guitar player previously pled guilty to two felony counts in the January 6 riots

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Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer pleads guilty to two felonies for role in US Capitol insurrection

By Richard Bienstock Published

The guitarist is the first rioter to enter a guilty plea following the January 6 violence

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Jon Schaffer stormed the Capitol
Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer to be held without bail for role in US Capitol insurrection

By Richard Bienstock Published

Schaffer's lawyer says the guitarist wishes he had a “do-over”

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[L-R] Stu Block, Luke Appleton and Jake Dreyer
Iced Earth members quit over Jon Schaffer's involvement in Capitol riots

By Sam Roche Published

Vocalist Stu Block and bassist Luke Appleton issue Facebook statements announcing their departures, while guitarist Jake Dreyer removes Iced Earth from his Instagram bio

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Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer arrested, facing six charges related to Capitol Building riots

By Richard Bienstock Published

The guitarist, who was photographed carrying bear mace, turned himself in to authorities on January 17

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Jon Schaffer was among the mob that stormed the US Capitol
Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer photographed storming the US Capitol building during pro-Trump riot

By Richard Bienstock Published

Other artists, including Paul Stanley and Lamb of God’s Mark Morton, condemn the protest that left four dead

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Jon Schaffer Discusses Iced Earth's Latest, 'Incorruptible'

By Richard Bienstock Published

I just want to give you a head’s up, dude.

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