Washington, DC – Federal judges in the District Court of Washington, DC, have begun reopening cases of January 6 rioters following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The decision has prompted judges to reconsider sentencing for individuals involved in the Capitol riot.

Guy Reffitt, the first January 6 rioter convicted by a jury, is facing possible resentencing as ordered by Federal Judge Dabney Friedrich. Reffitt, who brought a gun to the Capitol, received a seven-year prison sentence. Other defendants may also be subjected to resentencing based on updates in the court records.

The Justice Department is considering retrying high-profile cases, such as Jacob Chansley, known as the “QAnon Shaman.” Chansley, who pleaded guilty to obstruction charges and was sentenced to 41 months in prison, has now completed his prison term but remains under court-supervised release for two more years.

Chansley’s case gained significant attention for being one of the earliest instances where obstruction of justice was the primary felony charge among rioters. The Supreme Court ruling in the Fischer case may lead to the preservation of evidence and a potential retrial for defendants like Chansley.

Currently, Chansley is seeking the return of seized property related to his case, but prosecutors argue that the property must be retained for a possible retrial. Despite his defense lawyer claiming the case is closed, Chansley continues to navigate legal proceedings linked to his involvement in the Capitol riot.

The developments in the January 6 rioter cases underscore the ongoing legal implications and complexities surrounding the storming of the US Capitol. As federal judges reassess sentencing and potential retrials, individuals like Chansley remain emblematic of the events that unfolded during that fateful day in American history.