The judge, a Reagan appointee FWIW, said Jacob Chansley was a flight risk.
If anyone is new here, "QAnon Shaman" a.k.a. Jake Angeli, a.k.a. Jacob Chansley, is an actor with a history of attending climate & BLM rallies before he began associating with the "QAnon" movement. He immediately denounced Q and Trump after getting arrested for his part in the "insurrection" of Jan. 6.
Occams Razor. Was probably recruited out of that movement, not placed. Useful and willing tool scenario.