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Iced Earth Frontman Jon Schaeffer Officially Sentenced in January 6th 2020 Insurrection on the US Capitol Case, Sentenced to 3 Years Probation

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According to published reports by Blabbermouth and Lambgoat, Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer has been sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service for his role in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, one of the worst days in American history. Schaffer must also pay $1,000 in restitution and a $200 assessment fee, slightly less than the $2,000 initially sought by the U.S. government in their sentencing recommendation earlier this According to the statement made by Schaeffer, which you can read below, after he initially turned himself into authorities in the days following the riot, he was threatened with possible life in prison until he cooperated. Continue reading →


Iced Earth Guitarist Jon Schaffer Has Cut a Deal in His Case with the US Government

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Iced Earth guitarist and founder Jon Schaeffer and his lawyers have cut a deal in the case the US Government has building against him, bringing six federal charges his role in the insurrection against the United States on January 6th at the Capitol. Schaeffer has charged with six federal crimes. Last week his attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the charges against the guitarist for his involvement under the claim that the government has violated the Speedy Trial Act, which establishes maximum time periods for different stages of federal criminal prosecution. Since the Speedy Trial Act required the government to file an information or an indictment within 30 days of Schaffer’s arrest, the “complaint must be dismissed,” they wrote. A judge had ruled that Schaffer would be held without bail until a trial.  

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Iced Earth Guitarist Jon Schaffer’s Lawyers Move to Dismiss Charges Against him for The Capitol Insurrection

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Iced Earth guitarist and founder Jon Schaeffer has been held in an Indiana jail awaiting extradition for his role in the insurrection against the United States on January 6th at the Capitol. Schaeffer has charged with six federal crimes.  He has been in a cell since January 17th. Now, the attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the charges against the guitarist for his involvement under the claim that the government has violated the Speedy Trial Act, which establishes maximum time periods for different stages of federal criminal prosecution. Since the Speedy Trial Act required the government to file an information or an indictment within 30 days of Schaffer’s arrest, the “complaint must be dismissed,” they wrote.

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UPDATED: Iced Earth Members Stu Block And Luke Appleton Have Officially Quit The Band

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(Since we ran this article Blabbermouth.net is reporting that lead guitarist Jake Dryer is focusing on Witherfall going forward.) Iced Earth singer Stu Block and bassist Luke Appleton have announced their effective departure from the band. Block, who joined Iced Earth in 2011 after fronting Into Eternity, issued the following statement via his social media: “Hey All, Well, there are times and events when you have to take stock and re evaluate your life, work, and trajectory for the future. That being said I have informed Jon [Schaffer, Iced Earth guitarist and leader] and his current management that I must announce my resignation from Iced Earth with immediate effect.

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Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer Arrested for His Role During the Insurrection in The Capitol 

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Iced Earth leader Jon Schaffer, who has been on The FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list, has been arrested for his role in the riot and insurrection at The US Capitol, on January 6th, 2021. According to a report by Metal Sucks, Schaffer turned himself into authorities around 3 p.m. Sunday (January 17), Chris Bavender, public affairs specialist for the FBI Indianapolis Field Office, said. He resides in Columbus, Indiana. The FBI Indianapolis Field Office released the following statement regarding Schaffer’s arrest: 

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Demons And Wizards Tease A Return

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Progressive power metal supergroup Demons and Wizards, featuring Hansi Kürsch and Jon Schaffer are  teasing a return. They launched a Facebook official band page, and Iced Earth shared a message promising an announcement net week. After spending some time working on new music last year the band has been quiet until now. Any new music would be the long-awaited follow-up to Touched By The Crimson King (Warner).

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