Iced Earth founder Jon Schaffer was recently sentenced to three years of probation, 120 hours of neighborhood service, and also will should pay $1,000 in restitution and a $200 monetary evaluation resulting from his participation within the January 6, 2021 revolt on the U.S. Capitol. Schaffer initially confronted a slew of extraordinarily critical fees, however in the end had it tamped down resulting from his cooperation with regulation enforcement.
Schaffer has now issued a full assertion on his life between January 6, 2021 and current day through Attorneys For Freedom Regulation Agency. Schaffer expressed deep remorse for his actions on January 6, noting that he is discovered methods to higher himself within the interim. The next is Schaffer‘s assertion, printed in full.
“I profoundly remorse my actions on January 6th, 2021,” wrote Schaffer. “I have never been an ideal man, however for almost all of my life, I have been a really productive man, and have tried to reside my life with integrity and a disciplined work ethic. I deeply love our nation and the founding rules which have impressed folks from all around the world to have a look at the USA as a beacon of hope for all of humanity. Having traveled the world for over 30 years and having carried out in roughly 100 nations, it was all the time a fantastic feeling and reduction when the airplane would safely land at house on US soil.
“When the worldwide pandemic came across us, and chaos ensued throughout the US in 2020, I used to be very involved about what appeared to be a collapse of our nation and the rule of regulation. When the 2020 election came about and I noticed many public officers and media shops reporting that the election was stolen, my concern deepened. This led to my choice to go to D.C. and have my voice heard. I am not excusing my impulsive conduct. I used to be improper, and I take possession of my actions. I personal the truth that I made an enormous mistake, and I want I by no means would have gone there. The truth is, the implications have been devastating on my life, household, mates, enterprise, colleagues and enterprise companions.
“I knew instantly that I had let my feelings get the very best of me and made a horrible mistake. I drove house to Indiana the next morning on Thursday, January 7th, 2021. On the 8th I discovered my attorneys, and at my request they instantly reached out to the authorities. I willingly surrendered and cooperated with authorities. Initially, I used to be charged with a number of critical federal felony offenses and feared I’ll spend the remainder of my life in jail. I spent a number of months in custody following my self-surrender. I used to be positioned in solitary confinement with horrendous situations, which was an especially traumatic expertise. I turned the primary individual of the tons of of co-defendants to enter a responsible plea, and have now been sentenced to probation.
“Till now, I’ve resisted the sturdy urge to situation a public assertion resulting from my ongoing cooperation and the desires of federal authorities. This prolonged interval of silence has added extra challenges to my life as a public individual. For the reason that starting, I wished to precise my regret for my actions and deal with the professional issues of my followers worldwide. I watched as one media outlet after the subsequent dragged my status via the mud and condemned me for not making any assertion. Nonetheless, I attempted to be as productive as potential in lieu of my very broken status and profession.
“This complete scenario has been extraordinarily tough. Nonetheless, I do know that I’ve turn into a greater man due to it. I used to remain so busy that I did not have a lot time for self-reflection. Within the final three and a half years that is largely what I’ve accomplished. I’ve turn into a member of a beautiful church and improved myself spiritually, mentally, and bodily. This private revival has impressed me to proceed writing and recording music. I am sure there shall be a really optimistic outlook in my future inventive creations.
“To my followers who’ve continued to assist me all through this deeply embarrassing ordeal, I wish to apologize for letting you down and thanks for protecting me going. To these followers who I’ve misplaced resulting from my choices that day, I actually perceive. I humbly ask everybody to permit me to exhibit via my actions how far I’ve come. I want to proceed to make use of my artwork to unite folks, and by no means to divide.
“Sincerely, Jon Schaffer“
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