The FBI reported that Worrell was discovered unconscious in his Naples residence, subsequently being hospitalized.
Christopher Worrell, a 52-year-old member of the far-right extremist group Proud Boys, recently resurfaced after mysteriously disappearing prior to his sentencing for involvement in the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol
The agency disclosed no further information about Christopher Worrell‘s condition but did reveal that he had attempted a discreet return to his home after going missing in August. Initially slated for sentencing on August 18, Christopher Worrell had been convicted of deploying pepper gel against law enforcement officers during the Capitol breach. Alongside thousands, he participated in the intrusion as Congress convened to formalize Joe Biden’s presidential win. Prosecutors had recommended a 14-year prison term. Yet, the sentencing was postponed, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
Following his release from custody in November 2021, where a judge had upheld his grievances regarding inadequate medical care, Christopher Worrell was placed under house arrest in Florida. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth had ruled that the delay in treating his broken hand constituted contempt of court by D.C. jail officials.
Evidence presented during Christopher Worrell’s trial indicated his affiliation with the Proud Boys’ “Hurricane Coast Zone 5” chapter
Prior to the January 6 incident, Worrell and fellow Proud Boys used encrypted messaging to express their hatred towards the police. On the day of the attack, Christopher Worrell donned tactical gear and wielding pepper gel canisters, and marched alongside other Proud Boys from the Washington Monument to the Capitol.
By 1 p.m., they breached the Capitol. Christopher Worrell, capturing the chaos on camera, unleashed a barrage of insults at Capitol police. Ultimately, Christopher Worrell’s apprehension took place on March 12 in Naples.
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