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:''This article primarily covers what is known regarding the Jail Saga stemming from Chris's [[Affair with Mother]]. For answers to frequently asked questions regarding Chris's sentence in jail, see [https://kiwifarms.net/threads/jail-state-hospital-court-faq.113466/ a Kiwi Farms thread here].''
[[File:2021 Chris Chan mugshot.jpg|thumb|300px|Chris's mugshot for his [[Affair with Mother|incest]] charge, Henrico County Sheriff's Office.<ref name=sun/> Note how Chris almost looks ''content'' after being arrested for incest, compared to [[:File:ChrisMugshot.jpg|his despondent mugshot]] [[26 December 2014|taken the same day that he maced a dude]].]]
{{Ongoing}}
 
Following allegations in late [[July 2021]] and the eventual confirmation that [[Christian Weston Chandler|Chris]] had committed [[Affair with Mother|incest with]] [[Barb]], hundreds of people contacted the Greene County police, and authorities conducted a welfare check on the Chandler home, issuing an Emergency Protective Order on Chris the following day (essentially a temporary week-long restraining order). Chris was made temporarily homeless and stayed at the [[Regency Inn Richmond]] in the meantime. Chris was '''arrested on 1 [[August 2021]]''', outside of the Inn. The arrest was captured live on stream by [[Ethan Ralph|several onlookers]]. Surprisingly, despite Chris's past history with [[Chris and the law|the law]], he made no attempt to resist arrest and was cooperative with the police.
 
From 2 [[August 2021]] until his release on 27 [[March 2023]], Chris had been an inmate at [[Central Virginia Regional Jail]] (save for a brief stint at [[Western State Hospital]]) while awaiting legal proceedings for the charge of incest. The Greene County Sheriff's office had claimed pending charges yet to be identified were also being considered<ref name="press release"/> but no further charges have emerged as of [[March 2023]]. Chris was arraigned on 5 [[August 2021]] and was being held without bond. Hearings in [[November 2021]], [[February 2022]], and [[July 2022]] resulted in continuances.
 
Since his arrest, Chris's only contact with the outside world has been through [[Jail Communications|written correspondence and phone calls]], which began in [[August 2021]] and continued through [[February 2022]]. On 28 [[February 2022]], Chris was transferred from the Central Virginia Regional Jail<ref>[[:File:Transfer.jpg]]</ref> to [[Western State Hospital]], a mental institution, as he was deemed incompetent to stand trial. On 3 [[May 2022]], Chris was transferred back to Central Virginia Regional Jail,<ref>[[:File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG]]</ref> having been restored as competent to stand trial.


[[File:2021 Chris Chan mugshot.jpg|thumb|300px|Chris's mugshot for his [[Affair with Mother|incest]] charge, Henrico County Sheriff's Office.<ref name=sun/> Note how Chris almost looks ''content'' after being arrested for incest, compared to [[:File:ChrisMugshot.jpg|his despondent mugshot]] [[26 December 2014|taken the same day that he maced a dude]].]]
In [[July 2022]], the last hearing within the J&DR court's jurisdiction occurred and the case was elevated to the circuit court, where it was sent to a Grand Jury for a potential felony charge.
[[File:JailArt7.jpg|300px|thumb|''"Happiness can still be a Hug away; even if you're hugging your self."'' A poignant piece of [[jail art]] drawn by Chris in [[May 2022]].]]
 
In [[August 2022]], the Grand Jury hearing was postponed with a continuance. A motion by [[David Heilberg|Chris's lawyer]] for an [[Autism_disorder_deferred_disposition|autism disorder deferred disposition]] was filed, to be considered by the court. Shortly after, Chris's case was sealed, though bits of information still emerged. By 11 August, the case file was updated to note that "waive right to indictment" and "transportation order" were added and that a review of Chris's case is scheduled for [[August 2023]].


Following allegations in late [[July 2021|July]] and the eventual confirmation that [[Christian Weston Chandler|Chris]] had committed [[Affair with Mother|incest with]] [[Barb]], hundreds of people contacted the Greene County police, and authorities conducted a welfare check on the Chandler home, issuing an Emergency Protective Order on [[Christian Weston Chandler|Chris]] the following day (essentially a temporary week-long restraining order). Chris was made temporarily homeless, and stayed at the Regency Inn Richmond for the meantime. Chris was '''arrested on 1 [[August 2021]]''', outside of the Inn. The arrest was captured live on stream by [[Orbiter Wave#Ethan Ralph|several onlookers]]. Surprisingly, given Chris's past history with [[Chris and the law|the law]], he made no attempt to resist arrest, and was cooperative with police.
In [[January 2023]], another review was scheduled to take place on 27 January; this resulted in a continuance to 14 [[February 2023]] (Valentine's Day), which was later rescheduled to 13 February. This resulted in a continuance to 7 [[March 2023]], which subsequently resulted in another continuance.


Chris is in jail, not prison. Chris will only go to prison if he is convicted of a felony, and he is only facing misdemeanor charges (so far). Since 2 August 2021, Chris has been an inmate at Central Virginia Regional Jail and is awaiting trial for the charge of incest as well as pending charges yet to be identified.<ref name="press release"/> He was arraigned on 5 August 2021 and is being held without bond. Hearings in [[November 2021]] and [[February 2022]] resulted in continuances; his next court date is 28 [[July 2022]].<ref name=ContinuanceDate2>{{Cite farms|thread=112013|title=2/3/22 - Hearing speculation thread}}</ref>
On 27 [[March 2023]], Chris was reported by VineLink as either bonded out<ref>[[:File:VineLink Out of Custody 27 March 2023.png]]</ref> or released by court order<ref>[[:File:VineLink Out of Custody 27 March 2023 - 1 49 pm update.png]]</ref> from custody. On 3 [[April 2023]], the Greene County Circuit Court followed up with a Release Order.<ref>[[:File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 3 April 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png]]</ref> Chris thus spent a year and seven months behind bars.


Since his arrest, Chris's only contact to the outside world has been through [[Jail Communications|written correspondence and phone calls]], which began in August 2021 and continued through February 2022. On 28 February 2022, Chris was transferred from the Central Virginia Regional Jail<ref>[[:File:Transfer.jpg]]</ref> to [[Western State Hospital]], a mental institution. On 3 [[May 2022]], Chris was transferred back to Central Virginia Regional Jail.<ref>[[:File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG]]</ref> The reasons for his return remain to be heard.
In [[August 2023]], Chris's incest charge was dismissed as a result of [[David Heilberg]] having filed for an autism disorder deferred disposition a year prior.


==Background==
==Background==
{{See also|Affair with Mother}}
{{See also|Affair with Mother}}


[[File:EscapeIntoMadness.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage: Minds innocent and quiet take That for an hermitage. If I have freedom in my love, And in my soul am free, Angels alone, that soar above, Enjoy such liberty.'']]
[[File:EscapeIntoMadness.jpg|thumb|200px|{{w|To Althea, from Prison|"''Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage: Minds innocent and quiet take That for an hermitage. If I have freedom in my love, And in my soul am free, Angels alone, that soar above, Enjoy such liberty.''"}}]]
[[File:JailArt7.jpg|200px|thumb|''"Happiness can still be a Hug away; even if you're hugging your self."'' A poignant piece of [[jail art]] drawn by Chris in [[May 2022]].]]


It is a [[Chris and the law|criminal offense]] in Virginia to engage in incest - sexual activities between a parent and a child are a class 5 felony, punishable on indictment by up to 10 years incarceration.<ref name=kvia>[https://kvia.com/news/us-world/2021/08/10/transgender-autistic-internet-personality-chris-chan-held-without-bond-in-mens-jail-on-incest-charge-involving-senile-mom/ Transgender, autistic internet personality Chris Chan held without bond in men's jail on incest charge involving senile mom]</ref> Despite rumors, Chris hasn't been charged for rape, and whether or not Chris's affairs were entirely consensual remains unknown.  
It is a [[Chris and the law|criminal offense]] in Virginia to engage in incest - sexual activities between a parent and a child are a class 5 felony, punishable on indictment by up to 10 years incarceration.<ref name=kvia>[https://kvia.com/news/us-world/2021/08/10/transgender-autistic-internet-personality-chris-chan-held-without-bond-in-mens-jail-on-incest-charge-involving-senile-mom/ Transgender, autistic internet personality Chris Chan held without bond in men's jail on incest charge involving senile mom]</ref> Despite rumors, Chris hasn't been charged for rape, and whether or not Chris's affairs were entirely consensual remains unknown.  


In the early morning of 28 July 2021, Chris discussed having sex with his mother in a call and text messages with [[Isabella Loretta Janke]]. On the night of 29 July, the [[Suitress]] leaked the files. The next morning, as reports poured in, Greene County Police visited [[14 Branchland Court]] for a [[Welfare check|wellness check]].<ref name=sun/> They issued Chris an Emergency Protective Order, forbidding contact between him and Barbara, and by extension, preventing him from remaining at her residence until 5 August. Meanwhile, Barbara was relocated to a hospital for a senior care inspection.<ref name=removed>{{Cite farms
At about 9:30 PM EST on 27 July 2021,<ref>[[WCT DMs#Asking about Incest Call leak]]</ref> Chris discussed having sex with his mother in a call and text messages with [[Isabella Loretta Janke]]. On the night of 29 July, EllDudeRocks and [[Fiona]] leaked the files. The next morning, as reports poured in, Greene County Police visited [[14 Branchland Court]] for a [[Welfare check|wellness check]].<ref name=sun/> They issued Chris an Emergency Protective Order, forbidding contact between him and Barbara, and by extension, preventing him from remaining at her residence until 5 August. Meanwhile, Barbara was relocated to a hospital for a senior care inspection.<ref name=removed>[[Kiwi Farms posts (Null)#Summing Up Post-Incest Leak]]</ref>
| thread  = 96559
| title  = Chris-Chan incest leak / Chris has been removed from 14 Branchland Court
| wayback = 20211006023749
}}</ref>


As a result of the protection order levied against Chris, he was without a home for the time being. Due to [[Financhu Crisis|ongoing financial problems]], Chris could not afford a hotel. [[Null]] advised him to sleep in [[Son-Chu#Barb's Dodge Caravan|his van]] for one night, noting that Chris would have have the proceeds of Chris's GoFundMe (originally intended for Chris's trip to [[Everfree Northwest]]) transferred to his bank account the following day. Initial plans to stay with [[Aunt Harriet and Uncle Tom]] were disrupted after their invitation was rescinded - likely while he was already on the way to their home.<ref name=letter>[[Jail Letter - 19 September 2021]]</ref>{{refn|
As a result of the protection order levied against Chris, he was without a home for the time being. Due to [[Financhu Crisis|ongoing financial problems]], Chris could not afford a hotel. [[Null]] advised him to sleep in [[Son-Chu#Barb's Dodge Caravan|his van]] for one night, noting that Chris would have have the proceeds of Chris's GoFundMe (originally intended for Chris's trip to [[Everfree Northwest]]) transferred to his bank account the following day. Initial plans to stay with [[Aunt Harriet and Uncle Tom]] were disrupted after their invitation was rescinded - likely while he was already on the way to their home.<ref name=letter>[[Jail Letter - 19 September 2021]]</ref>{{refn|
Chris told Null that after spending the night in his car, he would go to a mall as soon as it opened in the morning and loiter there.<ref name=NullTexts/> The two malls he mentioned, [[Leonard Bearstein|Regency Mall]] and Chesterfield Towne Center, are in [[Richmond]].<ref>{{w|Regency Mall (Richmond, Virginia)}} and {{w|Chesterfield Towne Center}} on Wikipedia</ref> This suggests that [[Aunt Harriet and Uncle Tom]], who live in Richmond's southwest suburbs,<ref>[[Miyamoto emails#Please Give Me $800|Chris leaks the Ashbys' address to Miyamoto-san]]</ref> did not rescind their invitation until he had actually gotten near their home.}}
Chris told Null that after spending the night in his car, he would go to a mall as soon as it opened in the morning and loiter there.<ref name=NullTexts/> The two malls he mentioned, [[Leonard Bearstein|Regency Mall]] and Chesterfield Towne Center, are in [[Richmond]].<ref>{{w|Regency Mall (Richmond, Virginia)}} and {{w|Chesterfield Towne Center}} on Wikipedia</ref> This suggests that [[Aunt Harriet and Uncle Tom]], who live in Richmond's southwest suburbs,<ref>[[Miyamoto emails#Please Give Me $800|Chris leaks the Ashbys' address to Miyamoto-san]]</ref> did not rescind their invitation until he had actually gotten near their home.}}


On 30th of July, Everfree Northwest posted that "appropriate action to protect the vulnerable" will be taken; while not naming Chris, it is suspected that that this tweet refers to the revocation of Chris's invitation to the convention,<ref>[[:File:EverfreeNorthwestBansChris.jpg|Everfree Northwest tweet]]</ref> which Null subsequently confirmed. Due to the disturbing and lurid nature of the allegations, hashtags and topics such as #ChrisChan and #CHRISCHANDIDWHAT trended on Twitter, reaching 4th overall trend on July 30th,<ref>[https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/who-chris-chan-sonichu-comic-creator-leaves-twitter-scandalized-latest-trend Who is Chris Chan? Sonichu comic creator leaves Twitter scandalized with latest trend]</ref> exposing a large number of otherwise uninvolved individuals to the story of Chris-Chan causing the [[Orbiter Wave]].
On 30 July, Chris commented that [[Everfree Northwest]] had revoked him from attending its convention.<ref name=knightsfinal>[[The Knights of CWC chats (July 2021)#Chris's Final Messages in the Knights Server]]</ref> Due to the disturbing and lurid nature of the allegations, hashtags and topics such as #ChrisChan and #CHRISCHANDIDWHAT trended on Twitter, reaching 4th overall trend on 30 July,<ref>[https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/who-chris-chan-sonichu-comic-creator-leaves-twitter-scandalized-latest-trend Who is Chris Chan? Sonichu comic creator leaves Twitter scandalized with latest trend]</ref> exposing a large number of otherwise uninvolved individuals to the story of Chris Chan causing an [[Orbiter Wave]].


On 31 July, Null, who had access to Chris's email (with Chris's permission) since the [[Guard Dogs]] Saga,<ref name="marvinqna">[https://kiwifarms.net/threads/the-chris-chan-extortionists.45366/post-3553571 Marvin answers questions regarding OPERATION: Kingsnake]</ref><ref>[https://kiwifarms.net/threads/operation-kingsnake.44345/ OPERATION: Kingsnake]</ref> found that Chris had received $750.00 from Barb's bank account, meaning he had either contacted Barb or gained access to Barb's bank account himself, either of which would violate the emergency protection order. When confronted, Chris initially denied the accusation, claiming he had "managed to find blessings in the minimum abundance needed." However, upon further questioning Chris about the money, he confirmed that he had had access to Barb's account for some time, contrary to Null's previous assumption that Barb had been in control of Chris's finances and not vice versa. Upset by Chris embezzling from his mother and lying to cover it up, Null finally cut all contact with him, reported the theft to authorities, and canceled the transfer of the GoFundMe money, arranging for it to be refunded to the donors.<ref name=NullTexts>[[Incest fallout chat leaks#Chris takes money from Barb]]</ref>
That same day, Chris made an ominous post to Discord server [[The Knights of CWC]]:<ref name=knightsfinal></ref>


==Arrest==
{{quote|Also, gonna go radio silent for a while. Know that I am well-guided, safe and well, and I have y’all to thank in part for that as well.}}
{{quote|I am [[Chris-Chan Sonichu]], your [[Messiah complex|Goddess]] [[CPU Blue Heart|Blue Heart]], and I continue to stand strong, and I maintain everything with [[CWCVille]] and my [[Sonichu (species)|Sonichus]] and [[Rosechu (species)|Rosechus]] and everybody. I keep in good faith that everything is going to work out.|Chris, while being arrested.<ref name=video>[[#Video|Video of Chris's arrest filmed by Killstream crew]]</ref>}}
[[File:Arrestchu.jpeg|thumb|left|400px|"Ladies and gentlemen, we got him."]]
On the evening of 31 July, Reddit user ''[[Chrisisaman]]'' located [[Son-chu]] at the Regency Inn in [[Richmond]], confirming that Chris was in the city and that he would be spending time in a motel.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210801045236/https://old.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/ovlys1/location_confirmed_10_minutes_ago/ Archived Reddit post confirming Chris's location]</ref> The next day, [[Post-Merge Era|a number of people]] attempted to observe or contact Chris there. Observers noticed police cars stationed at the motel, but because the place was known to have a seedy reputation, it was not obvious if they were there for Chris or for some other reason. These cop cars eventually left without arresting Chris.


The most significant of the observers was YouTuber [[Ethan Ralph]] who livestreamed himself and his friends [[Ween|driving to the motel to meet Chris]]. The group [[Live Reading of SNT Vs Sonichu, Part 2|ordered a pizza]] in the hopes of luring him out, but this was unsuccessful - Chris was apparently too busy messaging [[The WCT]].{{refn|The time Ralph was knocking on Chris's door - about 3:01 PM<ref name=snippet/> - is almost exactly the same as the timestamps on Chris's final messages to The WCT - 3:10 PM.<ref>[[WCT DMs#Chris's final messages]]</ref>}} They then went about knocking on every door on the second floor (Chris had previously been filmed walking along the second floor balcony, suggesting that was where he was staying), but this was fruitless as well, and only led to the menagerie being ordered to leave by a [[Jerkop|motel employee]].<ref name=snippet>[https://kiwifarms.net/threads/8-1-21-ethan-ralph-tries-to-drag-chris-chan-to-his-house.96772/post-9596798 Archived stream snippet]</ref>
On 31 July, Null, who had access to Chris's email (with Chris's permission) since the [[Guard Dogs]] Saga,<ref name="marvinqna">[[Kiwi Farms posts (Marvin)#Marvin answers questions regarding OPERATION: Kingsnake]]</ref><ref>[[OPERATION: Kingsnake]]</ref> found that Chris had received $750.00 from Barb's bank account, meaning he had either contacted Barb or gained access to Barb's bank account himself, either of which would violate the emergency protection order. When confronted, Chris initially denied the accusation, claiming he had "managed to find blessings in the minimum abundance needed." However, upon further questioning Chris about the money, he confirmed that he had had access to Barb's account for some time, contrary to Null's previous assumption that Barb had been in control of Chris's finances and not vice versa. Being upset by Chris embezzling from his mother and feeling betrayed that Chris lied to him to try to cover it up, Null finally cut all contact with him, reported the theft to authorities, and canceled the transfer of the GoFundMe money, arranging for it to be refunded to the donors.<ref name=NullTexts>[[Null DMs#Chris takes money from Barb]]</ref>


Not giving up, the group went to the {{w|Regency Mall (Richmond, Virginia)|Regency Mall}} (of [[Christopher's name change#Leonard Bearstein|'the bear']] fame) across the street, following (incorrect) speculation that Chris might be there since he was not in his room. While livestreaming at the mall they had an encounter with a police officer, who would happen to be one of the officers who arrested Chris a few hours later (as Ethan acknowledges during the arrest).
==Arrest==
{{main|Incest Arrest}}
[[File:Arrestchu.jpeg|thumb|left|200px|"{{w|Capture of Saddam Hussein|Ladies and gentlemen}},[[Incest Arrest|we got him."]]]]
On the 1st of [[August 2021]], Chris would get arrested outside of his motel, livestreamed by [[Ethan Ralph]] and his crew, who had been trying to find him for hours. Chris was shockingly calm during the arrest, possibly due to [[The WCT]] [[WCT_DMs#Discussing_the_incest_fallout|telling him to not resist an arrest]] just yesterday


Later that afternoon, Ralph was tipped off that four Henrico County police cars had shown up at the motel. At around 6:00 PM, he got back just in time to film two officers perp-walking Chris down from his room, streaming the whole debacle for a live audience of over 3,000 viewers. While the police talked to Chris, Ralph sporadically yelled questions and comments, to which Chris occasionally responded.  
In the middle of the arrest, he starts shouting non-sensical statements about the [[Dimensional Merge]], stating that it was happening [[Post-Merge Era|right now]], in a clear attempt of [[Chris and coping|coping]] with the situation he's in. After handcuffing him, the officers put Chris in their cop car, driving away to jail.


Unlike Chris's previous run-ins with the law, he remained mostly calm and compliant during the arrest (possibly due to [[The WCT]] having [[WCT DMs#Discussing the incest fallout|advised him the previous day]] to cooperate with the police during his arrest), though he rambled about the [[Dimensional Merge]] to both the police and Ralph's crew, promising that the Merge was in fact happening right at that moment. The police then loaded Chris into a squad car and left without answering Ralph's questions.<ref name=video/> An additional POV shot filmed by an anonymous onlooker showed Chris climbing directly into the cop car – the last footage of Chris to date.
==Initial jail stay==
[[File:Chris Chan Calls Sonichu In Jail.jpg|thumb|left|250px|{{w|Spec Ops: The Line|"None of this would've happened if you'd just ''stopped''."}}]]
[[File:Henrico County Jail West.JPG|thumb|300px|Aerial view of Henrico County Jail West]]
[[File:Central Virginia Regional Jail.JPG|thumb|300px|Aerial view of Central Virginia Regional Jail]]
At 8:23 PM later that day, Chris was booked into Henrico County Jail West and held without bail.<ref name=charged/><ref name=sun>{{Cite web
| url        = https://www.the-sun.com/news/3394847/chris-chan-sonichu-arrested-incest/
| autoarchive = 20210804202308
| title      = Chris Chan arrested for ‘incest’ after claims Sonichu comic book creator sexually assaulted family member
| website    = The Sun
}}</ref> On 2 August 2021, the Charlottesville CBS affiliate, WCAV CBS 19, reported on the case, following the release of a press release from the Greene County Sheriff's Department indicating that Chris had been moved to [[Central Virginia Regional Jail]], which serves several rural counties including Greene County<ref name="press release">Press release on [https://www.cbs19news.com/story/44432363/suspect-arrested-in-sex-crimes-against-family-member-case CBS], [https://www.facebook.com/269663503100241/photos/a.398555170211073/4389133984486485/?type=3 Facebook]</ref> and houses both male and female inmates.<ref>https://newlifeprison.org/virginia/county-jail/central-virginia-regional-jail/</ref>


===Video===
Calls to the Sheriff's Office confirmed that Chris was being held on a charge of incest. Notably, the charge against Chris is listed on the Henrico Sheriff's Office website as "incest with own child or grandchild",<ref name=charged>[[:File:Charged.png]]</ref> presumably shorthand for the full crime code which is defined as "With own or step child or grandchild, father, mother, etc. (incest)"<ref>http://www.vcsc.virginia.gov/VCCs/2019/2019VCCintro.pdf</ref>


{{Infobox/video
The record for Chris's custody status initially labelled him as female<ref>[[:File:Chris custody status female gender.png]]</ref> due to him having legally changed the gender marker on his driver's license in 2016.<ref>[[:File:Christine license.jpg]]</ref> It was rumored by sensationalist media that Chris would be housed in a female jail,<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9859653/Trans-YouTuber-Chris-Chan-39-filed-female-police-housed-women-inmates.html</ref><ref name=tucker>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9PW_XVGWHw Tucker Carlson discusses Chris-Chan]</ref> though this was not confirmed by official sources. The custody status record was updated to list Chris as male without explanation and he remained at the mixed-gender Central Virginia Regional Jail.<ref name=InsiderGender>[https://www.insider.com/chris-chan-arrest-jail-transgender-trans-woman-men-male-incest-2021-8 After her arrest on an incest charge, Chris Chan is being categorized as male in jail despite being a trans woman]</ref> It is noted that transgender inmates in Virginia are usually only placed in the prison of their identified gender if they have received sex-change surgery,<ref>[https://richmond.com/news/virginia/transgender-prison-inmates-5-to-6-times-more-likely-to-be-victims-of-sexual-assault/article_79c231fd-4d27-5a38-bc48-500301794348.html Transgender prison inmates 5 to 6 times more likely to be victims of sexual assault in U.S., study says]</ref> which Chris has not. On 7 August 2021, conservative media host {{w|Tucker Carlson}} briefly talked about the discourse in a {{w|Fox News}} segment, exposing millions of retired, right-wing boomers to Chris for the first time.<ref name=tucker></ref>
| name           = Chris-Chan Arrested
| ytid          = N1ubqU04XNQ
| style          = {{Tragedy|[[Chris and stress|My Baby Blue Arms]]}}, {{Reason|text}}, {{Crazy|[[Autism|Tumbling Down, Tumbling Down, Tumbling Down]]}}
| stardate      = 1st [[August 2021]]
| saga          = {{Incest|text}} {{Post-Merge|text}} {{Prison|text}}
| previous      =  
| next          =
}}


===Transcript===
Many observers predicted Chris would not take to an extended jail stay well. However, on August 5, the jail's Captain Hoffman told news, "I've had an interaction with inmate Chandler and it's been fine. Everything is okay."<ref name=InsiderGender/> This surprising revelation could be explained by a [[Jail Letter - 8 November 2021 (Stories from the Penitentiary)|letter]] Chris sent from jail in early November, which strongly implies that he has been placed in some form of protective custody to ensure his safety. A [[Jail Letter - 4 October 2021|previous letter]] he sent in early October confirms that he is being fed well and that he has been able to purchase minor luxuries from the jail's commissary including playing cards, earplugs and a [[Muscle bra|sports bra]].
{{collapsible|state=mw-collapsed|Transcript|


''[Video begins with a shot of a neighboring car. A woman gets out of it with her phone. The song  "Save Your Tears" by the Weeknd plays in background.]''
==Legal proceedings and communications==
=== First court appearance ===
[[File:HeilbergPortraitNew.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Chris's lawyer, David Heilberg.]]
On 4 August 2021, Kenneth Sneathern, a judge from Greene County's General District Court, assigned [[David Heilberg]] to represent Chris, and also transferred the case to Greene's J&DR (Juvenile and Domestic Relations) court for bond.


'''Girl''': Oh my god!
During the hearing, Chris requested feminine pronouns be used for himself due to being [[transgender]].<ref name=initial_trial/>


'''Ralph''': They're arresting her!
=== Second court appearance ===
On 5 August 2021, Chris appeared before Greene County's J&DR court for the beginning of his arraignment, represented by Charlottesville public defender David Heilberg.<ref name=initial_trial/>


''[Ralph gets out of the car and walks toward the fence. The woman from earlier is now kneeling with her phone pointing at the motel. Ralph walks past her.]''
Edwin Consolvo, the attorney representing [[Greene County]], asked presiding judge David M. Barredo to deny Chris bond out of concern for "the community's safety and Ms. Chandler's safety," pointing out that "it’s clear that people sought out where Chandler was staying at a hotel in Henrico and videotaped her arrest." Chris interrupted by loudly saying, "[[Chris and his ego|I'm famous on the internet]]," to which Heilberg advised him not to speak unless spoken to by the court.


'''Ralph''': Sorry.
Chris was sworn in to state his case for bond, but instead demanded to be allowed to pick up personal possessions first, saying he would be "willing to proceed with everything if I can get that done."


''[Camera zooms in on the motel, focusing on the second floor, where the police officers are walking Chris]''
Judge Barredo pointed out that bond considerations involve whether a defendant is a flight risk and whether the defendant is a danger to himself, his family, or community. Chris interrupted to say, "she", in reference to his [[transgender]] identity; Barredo responded he was reciting from the state statute.


'''Girl in background''': Oh my god!
Barredo ordered Chris to be held without bond until the preliminary trial on 16 September, listing as reasons the nature of the allegations against Chris and that there appears to be a personal danger to Chris and the public at large. While Heilberg was informing the judge that he sought "[[Autism papers|evaluations]]" of Chris, Chris ''interrupted his own attorney'' by loudly stomping on the floor and demanding "to get everything back home," claiming "I won't feel safe proceeding" until he could get the items back.<ref name=initial_trial>[https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/internet-personality-chris-chan-in-court-on-incest-charge/article_eaa0710c-f492-11eb-bba8-7f35686d288a.html Internet personality "Chris-Chan" in court on incest charge] [https://web.archive.org/web/20210805180746/https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/internet-personality-chris-chan-in-court-on-incest-charge/article_eaa0710c-f492-11eb-bba8-7f35686d288a.html (archive)]</ref>


'''Ralph''': Yeah, they're arresting Chris-Chan here at the hotel.
Judging by Chris's behavior, it can be inferred that Chris either did not fully understand or [[Chris and remorse|care about]] the seriousness of his charges and the possible [[Chris and negotiation|consequences]], or that he still expected to be saved by the [[Dimensional Merge]].


'''Chris''' (yelling): (unclear due to chatter) ...For the internet, do not record this!
On 9 August 2021, Newsweek posted an article on the case, quoting Heilberg, who said that his client was "legally disabled with mental health issues," and called Chris's online antics "a product of mental health issues causing misguided attention seeking and often provocative engagement with others."<ref name=MentalHealth>{{Cite web
| url    = https://www.newsweek.com/chris-chans-lawyer-says-mental-health-issues-contributed-incest-charge-1617388
| title  = Chris Chan's Lawyer Says 'Mental Health Issues' Contributed to Incest Charge
| last    = Beresford
| first  = Jack
| website = Newsweek
}}</ref>
[[File:2021 Chris Chan mugshot 2.jpg|thumb|200px|Chris's second mugshot after transferring from Henrico County jail to CVRA]]


'''Ralph''' (yelling): Chris-Chan, what's up! Killstream, baby! When you get out, let's do the Killstream! Look me up!
=== Continuance and first letter from jail ===
{{Main|Jail Letter - 19 September 2021}}
[[File:Nullletter1.jpg|thumb|200px|The first page of Chris's letter.]]
Chris's next court appearance was to begin 16 [[September 2021]],<ref name=initial_trial/> but got a continuance before the hearing was even set to commence{{refn|The hearing was scheduled for 10:00 AM;<ref name=initial_trial/> news of the continuance broke at 8:31 AM.<ref name=time>[[Kiwi Farms posts (other users)#Incest Case September '21 Continuance]]</ref>}} due to the defense requesting more time to evaluate Chris's [[Chris and mental healthcare|mental health]], giving him a brief respite.<ref name=ContinuanceReason>https://twitter.com/terrybeigie/status/1438504504396161029 (archive: https://archive.ph/THcDL)</ref>


'''Guy in background''': Let the charges drop! It's all about [[Null|Joshua Conner Moon]]!
Three days later, Chris penned a bizarre letter directed to [[Null]] and defense lawyer David Heilberg, in which he ranted at [[Null]] for turning his back on Chris, and claimed to be [[Jesus Christ]] reincarnated, among other equally batshit statements.<ref name=letter/>


'''Ralph''': Tell 'em all about Josh Moon, that's who they want!
=== More communications from jail ===
{{See also|Jail Communications}}
In [[:Category:Jail Letters|additional correspondences from jail]], Chris provides brief updates on his current experiences and conditions in jail. He would also continue to double down on [[Chris and reality|his delusions]], threaten any weens to not steal things from his house, beg for money for both himself and Barbara, and demand his release from jail. In [[Jail Letter - 3 October 2021|one of these letters]] Chris rejects a fan's attempt to convert him to Islam. As with his previous replies, he draws offensive comparisons between himself and Allah, and rants more about the [[Dimensional Merge]].


''[Bystanders start yelling]''
Chris has also called several people while in jail using the inmate telephone service, although, what Chris says in these calls is not much different from what can be found inside the letters. However, [[Jail Call - 11 January 2022|in one of the calls]], Chris states that he has attempted to call Barbara multiple times, only to receive no answer from her.


'''Girl in background''': Give it up, Chris-Chan!
=== Third court appearance ===


'''Guy in background''': Give him up... save yourself, girl!
Chris's second court appearance was scheduled for the 18 [[November 2021]].<ref name=ContinuanceDate>[[Kiwi Farms posts (other users)#Incest Case November '21 Continuance]]</ref> Several fans attempted to attend this hearing, but were turned away by courthouse staff,<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/qwr53j/tried_going_to_the_hearing_but_was_turned_away_by/</ref> as the hearing was closed at the request of Chris's lawyer.<ref name=ContinuanceDate></ref>


'''Another guy in background''': Magi-Chan will help you!
Another continuance was granted, with the next hearing taking place after the new year, on 3 [[February 2022]].<ref name=ContinuanceDate></ref> Chris spent the Thanksgiving, [[Christmas]], and New Years holidays behind bars.


'''Guy in background''': You're beautiful!
The 3 February hearing was also closed to the public and resulted in another continuance. As a result, Chris spent his 40th [[Christian Love Day|birthday]] incarcerated and missed out on [[BABSCon]] in April.


'''Ralph''': Look up Ethan Ralph, Killstream! I live here in Richmond, buddy!
=== Transfer ===
[[File:Transfer.jpg|thumb|200px|Email from VINE confirming the transfer.]]


'''Girl in background''': Go to church!
On 28 [[February 2022]], the Virginia VINE Service confirmed that Chris had been transferred to another location from Central Virginia Regional Jail.<ref>[https://vinelink.vineapps.com/person-detail/offender/17312020;tabIndexToSelect=0 VINELink page]</ref>


'''Ralph''': No, come to... come to the Killstream first!
Chris eventually confirmed he had been sent to [[Western State Hospital]].<ref name=1jun>[[Jail Letter - 1 June 2022]]</ref><ref group = "note">VINELink could not track Chris in the period of his transfer, so wherever he was placed is not a jail. The courts are required by law to say if Chris was transferred to a prison. The transfer status would be "Released" if Chris was sent back to his house. When called, CVRJ says the information is "Privileged" which usually means medical.</ref> This was due to a competency evaluation following his third hearing, so he could be "educated" on court proceedings for his July hearing.
[[File:Inmate No Longer Here.jpg|thumb|left|A letter to Chris's jail being rejected due to him being transferred.<ref>[[Kiwi Farms posts (Spamton G. Spamton)]]</ref>]]
Someone claiming to work for an EMS later private messaged the CWCki Jerkop [[User:Larry the Larryhog|Larry the Larryhog]] about Chris's record.<ref>[[Kiwi Farms posts (other users)#EMS Claim]]</ref> They claimed that Chris was transferred via ambulance with a law enforcement escort and that Chris was able to receive narcotic sedative when needed (though the claims are yet to be verified). A Kiwi Farms member claimed that Chris may have been brought to Western State Hospital,<ref>[https://kiwifarms.net/threads/feb-28-2022-chris-transferred-to-another-facility.113715/page-15#post-11307353 Kiwi Farms post claiming that Chris was transferred to the Western State Hospital]([https://archive.ph/SWHBS archive])</ref> which specializes in mental disorders, and this was eventually confirmed by [[Jail Letter - 1 June 2022]], in which Chris revealed details indicating Western State Hospital.


''[As the cops walk Chris down the stairs, there is more yelling]''
=== Second Transfer ===
[[File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG|thumb|200px]]
[[File:Cwcjailphotomay3.jpg|thumb|200px|Chris's third mugshot. The shit eating grin on his face has faded away, and all it took was a simple game of [[Jail Letter - 1 June 2022|Pin The Autistic a day before his return]].]]
Chris was transferred back to the Central Virginia Regional Jail on 3 [[May 2022]]. A mugshot that was taken after the transfer, the first photo of him since [[August 2021]], shows Chris noticeably thinner, with longer hair, more sunken-in eyes, and looking much more gaunt and less enthusiastic than he did previously. This was apparently due to a [[Nathanael Greene Elementary School|pin-me-down]] event occurring the day before while at [[Western State Hospital]].<ref name=1jun></ref>


'''Person below''': ETHAN I BOUGHT YOUR STICKER!
Notably, in [[Jail Letter - 11 May 2022]], Chris began denying he had ever engaged in any sexual affairs with Barb (despite previously stating he had in the [[Incest Call]] and [[Incest Texts]]), even claiming in a subsequent letter that Bella confessed to fabricating information during the call without any clarification whatsoever.<ref name=1jun></ref>


'''Ralph''': YEEEAH! What kind of shit is this? Holy shit! Oh my god, thank you!
=== Fourth court appearance and Grand Jury ===
Chris's fourth court hearing was scheduled for 10:00AM EDT on 28 [[July 2022]] as revealed by a call from an anonymous Discord user to the Greene County Juvenile and Domestic Relations court. It has to be noted that the courthouse gave this information freely and without asking any further questions about the inquiry.


''[The cops are now walking Chris past the motel entrance]''
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| name          = Hearing Time
| video          = {{#ev:youtube|wp88IpxoG2M}}
| stardate      = 28 [[July 2022]]
| subject        =
}}


'''Guy in background''': Got a (indistinct) here!
As a result of the hearing, Chris's case was transferred out of the J&DR court and to the Circuit Court. It was sent to a <abbr title="A jury of peers, larger than a regular jury, who determine if the state currently has enough evidence to charge with a felony. The grand jury does not determine someone's innocence or guilt.">grand jury</abbr> for a potential felony incest charge.


'''Girl in background''': Christian Weston Chandler, right here being...
Fans such as [[Kiwi Farms]] users and [[Kenneth Engelhardt]] called the court clerk who informed them of the grand jury move. It was confirmed by court records.


''[Camera turns past a nearby building as Ralph runs toward the motel parking lot]''
{{quote|I just called the Clerk of Court for Greene County regarding CWC. Yes it is verified this is going before a grand jury on felony charges.|Kenneth<ref>https://twitter.com/OnionfarmsMedia/status/1552724115345268736</ref>}}


'''Ralph''': Oh, shit, oh! You better hurry Jesse, you're missing out! [
{{Infobox/video
 
| name          = Proof Call
''[The camera now zooms in on Chris and three police officers, now standing outside a police car]''
| ytid          = 2uQkwRB8njA
 
| style          =
'''Police officer''':...oh no, (indistinct) transport in the front...
| stardate      = 28 July 2022
 
| saga          = {{Prison|text}}
''[One of the officers says something to Chris that cannot be heard, presumably asking for his name]''
| previous      =
 
| next          =
'''Chris''': ...Chris-Chan, or Sonichu, as they know...
}}
 
''[Camera freezes for a couple seconds]''


'''Girl in background''':...Chris. (indistinct) Bring 'em...
=== Deferred disposition and sealing of case ===
{{main|Autism disorder deferred disposition}}
On 5 [[August 2022]], [[David Heilberg]] filed a motion for an [[autism disorder deferred disposition]].<ref>[[:File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 9 August 2022 Pleadings-Orders.png]]</ref> The grand jury hearing, which was scheduled to occur on 8 August, was instead continued. A motion hearing was scheduled to take place on 9 August.<ref>[[:File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 9 August 2022.png]]</ref> A caller had asked the court about Chris's records, to which they revealed them being <abbr title="Some of Chris's records will be required to be concealed from the public, but will still be available to select higher-ups for specific purposes.">sealed</abbr> due to overwhelming public interest of the case. David Heilberg had also confirmed this in a response to an email, explaining that the case was sealed so that potential jurors in Greene County would not be unduly prejudiced in the event of Chris's case going to trial:<ref>[[:File:HeilbergStatement.png]]</ref>


''[A fourth officer gets out of one of the police cars]''
{{quoteboxred|RE: Reporting on Christine Chandler


'''Ralph''': Hey, officers, how's it going?
Mr. Brown:


'''Police officer''': How you doing? I just saw you.
The reason that the case was sealed was because there was so much intense legitimate and illegitimate external interest about Ms. Chandler. Greene County is a small rural place. In a unique situation like this, there is case authority (attached) to keep all pre-trial materials sealed so that it will later be possible to select a local jury for a fair trial if and when this is needed. The application of the <u>Depasquale</u> remedy to prevent prejudicial pre-trial publicity is probably the only story that you can tell. This relief is rarely sought and allowed. However, the unique intense interest in this case, including inaccurate online disinformation, required this infrequently used remedy. In our current age of unregulated online disinformation about almost anything and everyone, this remedy might be needed now more than ever.


'''Ralph''': Yeah, that's right! That's you, oh my god!
Dave


'''Person in background''': Sorry about that, guys.
David L. Heilberg, PLC<br>
Attorney at Law}}


'''Ralph''': I told you!
"Depasquale" refers to the 1978 [[wikipedia:United States Supreme Court|Supreme Court]] case ''Gannett Company, Inc. v. DePasquale'', which held that prohibiting the public from attending pre-trial proceedings in criminal cases is a legitimate method to minimize prejudicial publicity.<ref>https://www.oyez.org/cases/1978/77-1301</ref>


'''Chris''': I'm going, I'm complying...
An autism deferred disposition refers to a Virginia law passed in 2020 which could result in a deference of further court proceedings with the defendant placed on probation terms set by the court, and could also result in the charge being dismissed, if the defendent completes certain criteria set by a judge before a review of their case.<ref>https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/19.2-303.6/</ref>


'''Girl in background''': (To Ralph) Is the car unlocked?
{{collapsible|Text of the Autism Deferred Disposition|
§ 19.2-303.6. Deferred disposition in a criminal case; persons with autism or intellectual disabilities.


'''Chris''': I'm complying, I am good like this!
A. In any criminal case, except a violation of § 18.2-31, an act of violence as defined in § 19.2-297.1, or any crime for which a deferred disposition is provided for by statute, upon a plea of guilty, or after a plea of not guilty, and the facts found by the court would justify a finding of guilt, the court may, if the defendant has been diagnosed by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist with (i) an autism spectrum disorder as defined in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association or (ii) an intellectual disability as defined in § 37.2-100 and the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the criminal conduct was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the person's disorder or disability, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, after giving due consideration to the position of the attorney for the Commonwealth and the views of the victim, defer further proceedings and place the accused on probation subject to terms and conditions set by the court. Upon violation of a term or condition, the court may enter an adjudication of guilt; or upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions, the court may discharge the person and dismiss the proceedings against him without an adjudication of guilt. This section shall not limit the authority of any juvenile and domestic relations court granted to it in Title 16.1.


'''Guy in background''': (To Chris) You are, you absolutely are!
B. Deferred disposition shall be available to the defendant even though he has previously been convicted of a criminal offense, been adjudicated delinquent as a juvenile, or had proceedings deferred and dismissed under this section or under any other provision of law, unless, after having considered the position of the attorney for the Commonwealth, the views of the victims, and any evidence offered by the defendant, the court finds that deferred disposition is inconsistent with the interests of justice.}}


'''Girl in background''': (To Ralph) Is the car unlocked?
===Case reviews===
Chris's case was set for review by the court on both 7 [[March 2023]] and 8 [[August 2023]].<ref name=17janfile>[[:File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 13 February 2023.png]]</ref>


'''Ralph''': (To Girl) Yeah, I think so.  
Originally, during [[August 2022]], only a single review was scheduled for 8 [[August 2023]].<ref>[[:File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 11 August 2022.png]]</ref> However, in January 2023, another review was scheduled for 27 January.<ref name=17janfile></ref> At that review, the case was continued to 14 February 2023<ref name=27janfile>[[:File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 27 January 2023.png]]</ref>, but was later moved a day early to 13 February on 8 February<ref>[[:File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 8 February 2023.png]]</ref>. That review was then continued to 7 March. The 7 March review was also continued.


'''Ralph''': (To Chris) Yeah, you appear to be complying.
===Additional letters===


'''Chris''': I am Chris-Chan Sonichu, your [[CPU Blue Heart|Goddess Blue Heart]], and I continue to stand strong, and I maintain everything with [[CWCVille]] and my [[Sonichu (species)|Sonichus and Rosechus]] and everybody.  
On 30 [[January 2023]], two further letters appeared in Chris's court record: one by Allyson K. Tysinger, Senior Assistant Attorney General at Office of the Attorney General, who specializes in mental health law,<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyson-tysinger-949a844/ LinkedIn]</ref> and another by Gateway Homes, a non-profit organization that provides mental health services in a residential setting in Chesterfield County.<ref>[https://gatewayhomes.org/ Gateway Homes]</ref> This would seem to make it very likely that the wheels are in motion for Chris to be released into a group home situation.


'''Ralph''': Yeah, you're live to about 3,000 people right now, Christian!
===Praetor interview===
{{main|March 2023 Praetor Interview}}


'''Guy in background''': How do you plead?
According to a [[March 2023]] interview with [[Praetor]], Chris is still in contact with the group, apparently still receives the [[monthly tugboat]], does not receive visitors in jail, and has grown a beard while in custody due to shaving restrictions.


'''Ralph''': Well don't...you're taking everything in stride, you said you're doing good?
===Bonded out or Released by court order===
[[File:Chris mugshot 27 March 2023.png|thumb|200px|Chris's fourth and (hopefully) final mugshot.]]
On 27 [[March 2023]], Chris was reported by VineLink as out of custody. A new mugshot was taken by jail staff and provided to VineLink. The reason for Chris being out of custody is unclear. At first VineLink reported that he was "bonded out". Nearly four hours later, the record was changed from "Bonded out" to "Released by court order".


'''Chris''' : Yeah. I keep a good faith everything is going to work out.
<center><gallery>
File:VineLink Out of Custody 27 March 2023.png |VineLink record showing Chris as out of custody.
File:VineLink Out of Custody 27 March 2023 - 1 49 pm update.png|VineLink record updated.
</gallery></center>


'''Ralph''': Doing good, feeling good?
===Dismissal===
On 9 [[August 2023]], Chris's incest charge was dismissed as a result of David Heilberg having filed for an [[autism disorder deferred disposition]] a year prior.


'''Chris''' : Yep.
==Charge==
Chris's case number is CR22000141-00 and the offense is 18.2-366 (inaccurately written in the software as "Incest w/own child"), a Class 5 felony. On 5 [[August 2022]], Chris's defense filed for an [[autism disorder deferred disposition]], a program allowing for probation-like conditions with the potential for the charge being dropped. The incest charge was ultimately dismissed in [[August 2023]].


'''Ralph''': How's the last few days been? I know it's been pretty [[Stress|stressful]].
==Court proceedings (J&DR Court)==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Date
! Time
! Result
! Type
! Continuance
|-
|08/04/2021
|09:00 AM
|CONTINUED
|APPOINT ATTORNEY
|BY AGREEMENT
|-
|08/05/2021
|11:00 AM
|CONTINUED
|BOND
|BY AGREEMENT
|-
|09/16/2021
|10:00 AM
|CONTINUED
|PRELIMINARY
|BY AGREEMENT
|-
|11/18/2021
|10:00 AM
|CONTINUED
|PRELIMINARY
|BY AGREEMENT
|-
|02/03/2022
|10:00 AM
|CONTINUED
|PRELIMINARY
|BY AGREEMENT
|-
|06/09/2022
|10:00 AM
|CONTINUED
|PRELIMINARY
|BY AGREEMENT
|-
|07/28/2022
|10:00 AM
|FINAL
|STATUS HEARING
|
|}


'''Chris''' : Bit stressful, but... I've taken it one moment at a time and...I've got my...I've got my loves.
The court record notes, "Case is certified to the grand jury - See Circuit Court case information."


'''Ralph''': Well that's good.
===Gallery===
<center><gallery>
File:Court Record - Greene J&DR Court - Incest - (Chris, JA004949-02-00) - 26 January 2023.png
</gallery></center>


'''Guy in background''': Do you, like, Josh Moon, like, did you dirty?
==Court proceedings (Circuit Court)==
On 29 [[July 2022]], Greene County Circuit Court posted information relating to Chris's case.  The information also provides official confirmation that Chris had been sent to [[Western State Hospital]] earlier in the year. Chris was also evaluated by "ILPPP", the [[University of Virginia]]'s Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy.


''[An officer begins frisking Chris, and apparently finds something on his waistband]''
===Case Details===


'''Chris''': (To officer) Oh, well, that's just the one thing, that's a pin. Feel free, just go ahead and take it out, it's a picture of Muffins from ''[[My Little Pony]]''.
Case Number: CR22000141-00 


'''Guy in background''': Your [[Love Quest]] is over, Chris!
Filed: 07/29/2022


'''Chris''': (To officer) I promise like...I was not (indistinct) to fall... it fell off my bag, I did not want to lose it. And please, I would like that in my collection. (indistinct)
Commenced by: Indictment


'''Jesse''': Hey, Ethan!
Locality: COMMONWEALTH OF VA


'''Ralph''': What's up, Jesse?
Defendant: CHANDLER, CHRISTINE 


'''Jesse''': How you doing?
Sex: Male 


'''Ralph''': Boy we almost missed it, huh?
Race: White 


''[Ralph and Jesse laugh]''
DOB: 02/24/****


'''Jesse''': I was wandering around the mall.
Address: RUCKERSVILLE, VA 22968


''[The officer starts searching Chris's left side]''
Charge: INCEST W/ OWN CHILD 


'''Chris''': Well, heh. He's not offering me any options there...
Code Section: 18.2-366


'''Officer''': I'm just letting you know I'm... (indistinct)
Charge Type: Felony 


'''Girl in background''': I literally ran out to get that (chuckles). This is nuts.
Class: 5
Offense Date: 07/01/2021


''[Someone makes a noise in the background]''
Arrest Date: 08/01/2021 


'''Jesse''': Christine, this man does want to help you.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Date
! Time
! Type
! Result
|-
|08/08/2022
|09:30 AM
|GRAND JURY
|NO INDICTMENT PRESENTED CONTINUED
|-
|08/09/2022
|1:30 PM
|MOTION - OTHER PRE-TRIAL
|CONTINUED
|-
|01/27/2023
|3:00 PM
|REVIEW
|CONTINUED
|-
|02/13/2023
|9:30 AM
|REVIEW
|CONTINUED
|-
|03/07/2023
|9:30 AM
|REVIEW
|CONTINUED
|-
|08/08/2023
|9:00 AM
|REVIEW
|DISMISSED  
|}


'''Ralph''': Yeah, we were trying to get you on the show, but...look, when you get out, look me up, Killstream. I don't know if you know who I am or not.
====Gallery====
<center><gallery>
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 29 July 2022.png|29 July 2022, Indictment to Grand Jury
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 5 August 2022.png|5 August 2022, Motion to Pre-trial added
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 9 August 2022.png|9 August 2022, No Indictment presented, continuance
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 11 August 2022.png|11 August 2022, a review of Chris's case is scheduled for [[August 2023]]
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 17 January 2023.png|17 [[January 2023]], updated to note a review has been scheduled for 27 January 2023.
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 27 January 2023.png|The January review is continued to 14 [[February 2023]].
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 8 February 2023.png|The February review is rescheduled to 13 February 2023.
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 13 February 2023.png|The review is continued to 7 March 2023.
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 7 March 2023.png|The 7 March 2023 review is continued.
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 8 August 2023.png|The 8 August 2023 review results in "Resolved Order Pending".
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 25 August 2023.png|The "resolved order pending" status is updated to "dismissed".  
</gallery></center>


'''Girl in background''': We're here to help you!
===Pleadings/Orders Detail===
Note that the dates of 7/29 aren't accurately reflected, as the records weren't added to the system until July 29.


''[Indistinct yelling in background]''
Court staff have censored information three times on their website appearing under the Remarks section; the information has been archived below.


'''Ralph''': We saw what Josh was doing to you, so we wanted to come try to talk to you.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Filed
! Type
! Party
! Judge
! Book
! Page
! Remarks
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Warrants
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Complaint
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Other
|
|
|
|
| CHECKLIST FOR BAIL
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Commitment Order
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Other
|
|
|
|
|FINANCIAL STATEMENT
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Request
|
|
|
|
|FOR APPT OF A LAWYER
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Order
|
|
|
|
|FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Order
|
|
|
|
|FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Evaluation Order
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Other
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Order
|
|
|
|
|FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
|-
|07/29/2022   
|Motion
|
|
|
|
|TO CLOSE PRE-TRIAL PROCEED
|-
|07/29/2022
|Order
|
|
|
|
|TO CLOSE PRE-TRIAL PROCEED
|-
|07/29/2022
|Transportation Order
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|07/29/2022
|Transportation Order
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|07/29/2022
|Order
|
|
|
|
|FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
|-
|07/29/2022
|Evaluation Report 
|
|
|
|
|FROM ILPPP
|-
|07/29/2022
|Order 
|
|
|
|
|FOR TREATMENT OF INCOMPETE
|-
|07/29/2022
|Order 
|
|
|
|
|TO CLOSE HEARING
|-
|07/29/2022
|Order 
|
|
|
|
|FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
|-
|07/29/2022
|Transportation Order
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|07/29/2022
|Evaluation Report 
|
|
|
|
|FROM [[Western State Hospital|WESTERN STATE HOSPITA]]
|-
|07/29/2022
|Letter
|
|
|
|
|FROM [[David Heilberg|DAVID HEILBERG]]
|-
|07/29/2022
|Order
|
|
|
|
|FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
|-
|07/29/2022
|Notice 
|
|
|
|
|DISPOSITION NOTICE
|-
|08/05/2022
|Motion 
|DEF
|
|
|
|FOR [[Autism disorder deferred disposition|AUTISM DISORDER DEFERR]]
|-
|08/08/2022
|Order
|
|
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''[The cop finishes his search]''
====Gallery====
 
<center><gallery>
'''Police officer''': (To Chris) Do you have anything else on you?
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 29 July 2022 Pleadings-Orders.png|29 July 2022, Indictment to Grand Jury, Pleadings/Orders detail page
 
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 9 August 2022 Pleadings-Orders.png|9 August 2022, motion by defense "for autism disorder deferr" [sic]
'''Chris''': I have nothing else on me.
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 11 August 2022 - Pleadings-Orders.png|11 August 2022, the Pleadings/Orders detail page, which previously included information under Remarks, is censored by court staff
 
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 11 August 2022 (2) - Pleadings-Orders.png|11 August 2022, Pleadings/Orders detail page, showing "waive right to indictment" and "transportation order"
''[The police officer says something to Chris]''
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 22 September 2022 - Pleadings-Orders.png|22 September 2022, Pleadings/Orders detail page, showing some updates noted on the case file, including that a letter was lodged from The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
 
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 30 January 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|30 January 2023, Pleadings/Orders detail page, showing updates between 11 [[November 2022]] and 27 [[January 2023]].
'''Chris''': I understand. I have no weed, I have no drugs on (indistinct)... like I said, frisk me, there you go! (chuckles)
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 1 February 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|1 February 2023, Pleadings/Orders detail page, updated to note, "FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY-AMEN."
 
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 8 February 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|8 February 2023. Court staff again censored the Pleadings/Orders detail page.
'''Ralph''': (Chuckles)
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 11 February 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|11 February 2023. Noted that an order was given on 3 February by the judge.
 
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 18 February 2023 - Pleadings-Orders-min.png|18 February 2023, noting a letter from Heilberg.
'''Chris''': [[Homos|That felt good]]!
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 22 February 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|22 February 2023, with an order from Judge Barredo.
 
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 17 March 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|17 March 2023. The court staff again censored the Remarks section.
'''Ralph''': (Laughs loudly)
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 27 March 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|27 March 2023, with a transportation order filed reflecting Chris being bonded out or released from jail.
 
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 31 March 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|31 March 2023, letter and order filed on the 27th.
'''Chris''': Thank you.
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 3 April 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|3 April 2023, noting a release order.
 
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 11 August 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|11 August 2023, showing Exhibits entered by the defense.
'''Police officer''': Alright, let's have a seat.
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 25 August 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png|25 August 2023, with the judge ordering for dismissal.
 
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 13 Sept 2023.png|13 September 2023, with miscellaneous notes added for the 12th.
'''Jesse''': Christine, is the merge coming?
File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 14June2024.png|14 June 2024. A note had been added for April 2024.
 
</gallery></center>
'''Ralph''': Aight...
 
'''Chris''': It's happening now, we're on the very last thread!
 
'''Ralph''': (talking over Chris) The Merge, it's happening right now, isn't it?
 
'''Girl in background''': It's happening right now, it is.
 
'''Chris''': We're living it!
 
''[Chris turns to the officers.]''
 
'''Chris''': (indistinct) ...Batman into a hero.
 
''[Chris sits down as one of the officers points into the back of the police car]''
 
'''Girl in background''': It's happening right now.
 
'''Guy in background''': Merge the dimensions, Chris!
 
'''Ralph''': Farewell, Chris Chan!
 
'''Girl in background''': (indistinct) The Dimensional Merge is happening right now, August 1, 2021.
 
''[Chris disappears into the back of the police car]''
 
[''End of relevant footage'']
<!--
 
'''Ralph''': Well there goes Chris Chan into the Henrico County... deputy's car here.
 
'''Guy in background''': Don't let the boulder(?) hit you!
 
'''Ralph''': I don't think they've had an... arrest like this.
 
'''Girl in background''': No, don't think so.
 
'''Ralph''': We just got here, too.
 
'''Guy in background''': This is like the first time nobody's filming the police.
 
'''Girl in background''': I know.
 
''[Everyone laughs]''
 
'''Someone else in background''': ...beginning of an era.
 
'''Another person in background''': ...did you bring the wallet?
 
'''Guy in background''': Which one of you wanted to ask questions?
 
'''Jesse''': Oh I had a chance, but...
 
'''Ralph''': Okay...
 
'''Guy in background''': (To officers) Yeah, please do take like good care of her, she is like a good person.
 
'''Police officer''': I will. I treat everybody the same, man. Alright, y'all have a good day.
 
'''Ralph''': Thank you, officers.
 
'''Guy in  background''': Thank you.
 
'''Ralph''': I appreciate y'all taking enough time for me to get here, too.
 
''[Camera turns away from the police cars]''
 
'''Ralph''': Woww! (breathing heavily) Was that... (camera turns to show Ralph's face) ...was that a scoop or what, ladies and gentlemen? What the, what in the world? Oh as always, falling into my lap here!
 
'''Guy in background''': (indistinct) ...tell me I didn't make it happen, I told you it was gonna happen.
 
'''Girl in background''': Dude... (indistinct)
 
'''Ralph''': He did, he told me. I wasn't going to come out to all this, but...
 
'''Girl in background''': I can't believe he stayed over here!
 
'''Ralph''': ...we just got the foot-  
 
''[Video ends]'' -->
}}
 
==Initial jail stay==
[[File:Henrico County Jail West.JPG|thumb|300px|Aerial view of Henrico County Jail West]]
[[File:Central Virginia Regional Jail.JPG|thumb|300px|Aerial view of Central Virginia Regional Jail]]
At 8:23 PM later that day, Chris was booked into Henrico County Jail West and held without bail.<ref name=charged/><ref name=sun>{{Cite web
| url        = https://www.the-sun.com/news/3394847/chris-chan-sonichu-arrested-incest/
| autoarchive = 20210804202308
| title      = Chris Chan arrested for ‘incest’ after claims Sonichu comic book creator sexually assaulted family member
| website    = The Sun
}}</ref> On 2 August 2021, the Charlottesville CBS affiliate, CBS 19, reported on the case, following the release of a press release from the Greene County Sheriff's Department indicating that Chris had been moved to [[Chris's homes#Central Virginia Regional Jail|Central Virginia Regional Jail]], which serves several rural counties including Greene County.<ref name="press release">Press release on [https://www.cbs19news.com/story/44432363/suspect-arrested-in-sex-crimes-against-family-member-case CBS], [https://www.facebook.com/269663503100241/photos/a.398555170211073/4389133984486485/?type=3 Facebook]</ref>
 
Calls to the Sheriff's Office confirmed that Chris was being held on a charge of incest. Notably, the charge against Chris is listed on the Henrico Sheriff's Office website as "incest with own child or grandchild",<ref name=charged>[[:File:Charged.png]]</ref> presumably because "incest with own parent" charges are too uncommon to warrant an option for them in the software.<ref>{{Cite farms
|thread  = 96776
|post    = 9613612
|title  = Chris - The Legal Issues - A Prosecutor's Perspective
|user    = TherapyMan
|wayback = 20210804182815
}}</ref>
 
The record for Chris's custody status initially labelled him as female<ref>[[:File:Chris custody status female gender.png]]</ref> due to him having legally changed the gender marker on his driver's license in 2016.<ref>[[:File:Christine license.jpg]]</ref> It was claimed by sensationalist media that Chris would be housed in a female jail,<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9859653/Trans-YouTuber-Chris-Chan-39-filed-female-police-housed-women-inmates.html</ref><ref name=tucker>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9PW_XVGWHw Tucker Carlson discusses Chris-Chan]</ref> though this was not confirmed by official sources. The custody status record was updated to list Chris as male without explanation and he was placed in a corresponding facility.<ref name=InsiderGender>[https://www.insider.com/chris-chan-arrest-jail-transgender-trans-woman-men-male-incest-2021-8 After her arrest on an incest charge, Chris Chan is being categorized as male in jail despite being a trans woman]</ref> It is noted that transgender inmates in Virginia are usually only placed in the prison of their identified gender if they have received sex-change surgery,<ref>[https://richmond.com/news/virginia/transgender-prison-inmates-5-to-6-times-more-likely-to-be-victims-of-sexual-assault/article_79c231fd-4d27-5a38-bc48-500301794348.html Transgender prison inmates 5 to 6 times more likely to be victims of sexual assault in U.S., study says]</ref> which Chris has not. On 7 August 2021, conservative media host {{w|Tucker Carlson}} briefly talked about the discourse in a [[wikipedia:Fox News|Fox News]] segment, exposing millions of retired, right-wing boomers to Chris for the first time.<ref name=tucker></ref>
 
Many observers predicted Chris would not take to an extended jail stay well. However, on August 5, the jail's Captain Hoffman told news, "I've had an interaction with inmate Chandler and it's been fine. Everything is okay."<ref name=InsiderGender/> This surprising revelation could be explained by a [[Jail Letter - 8 November 2021 (Stories from the Penitentiary)|letter]] Chris sent from jail in early November, which strongly implies that he has been placed in some form of protective custody to ensure his safety. A [[Jail Letter - 4 October 2021|previous letter]] he sent in early October confirms that he is being fed well and that he has been able to purchase minor luxuries from the jail's commissary including playing cards, earplugs and a [[Muscle bra|sports bra]].
 
==Legal proceedings and communications==
The case is being handled by the Greene County Juvenile and Domestic Relations court.<ref name=ContinuanceDate>{{Cite farms|thread=105669|title=11/18/2021 - Court case continued into the new year}}</ref> Due to the sensitive nature of the court's cases, it is unknown what details will be publicly available.
 
=== First court appearance ===
[[File:HeilbergPortraitNew.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Chris's lawyer, David Heilberg.]]
On 4 August 2021, Kenneth Sneathern, a judge from Greene County's General District Court, assigned David Heilberg to represent Chris, and also transferred the case to Greene's J&DR (Juvenile and Domestic Relations) court for bond.
 
During the hearing, Chris requested feminine pronouns be used for himself due to being [[transgender]].<ref name=initial_trial/>
 
=== Second court appearance ===
On 5 August 2021, Chris appeared before the court for the beginning of his arraignment, represented by Charlottesville public defender David Heilberg.<ref name=initial_trial/>
 
The attorney representing [[Greene County]] asked presiding judge David M. Barredo to deny Chris bond out of concern for "the community's safety and Ms. Chandler's safety." Chris reportedly interrupted the proceedings multiple times. He was chided by his attorney for shouting "[[Chris and his ego|I'm famous on the internet]]." He was sworn in to state his case for bond, but wasted his opportunity to speak by demanding to be allowed to pick up personal possessions first.<ref name=initial_trial>[https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/internet-personality-chris-chan-in-court-on-incest-charge/article_eaa0710c-f492-11eb-bba8-7f35686d288a.html Internet personality "Chris-Chan" in court on incest charge] [https://web.archive.org/web/20210805180746/https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/internet-personality-chris-chan-in-court-on-incest-charge/article_eaa0710c-f492-11eb-bba8-7f35686d288a.html (archive)]</ref>
 
Judge Barredo ordered Chris to be held without bond until the preliminary trial on 16 September, believing Chris posed a danger to both [[Barbara Chandler|society]] and himself. While Heilberg was informing the judge that he sought "[[Autism papers|evaluations]]" of Chris, Chris ''interrupted his own attorney'' by loudly stomping on the floor and demanding "[[List of toys|to get everything back home,]]” claiming "I won’t feel safe proceeding" until he could get the items back.<ref name=initial_trial/>
 
Judging by Chris's behavior, it can be inferred that Chris either did not fully understand or [[Chris and remorse|care about]] the seriousness of his charges and the possible [[Chris and negotiation|consequences]], or that he still expected to be saved by the [[Dimensional Merge]].
 
=== Continuance and first letter from jail ===
{{Main|Jail Letter - 19 September 2021}}
[[File:Nullletter1.jpg|thumb|200px|The first page of Chris's letter.]]
Chris's next court appearance was to begin 16 [[September 2021]],<ref name=initial_trial/> but got a continuance before the hearing was even set to commence{{refn|The hearing was scheduled for 10:00 AM;<ref name=initial_trial/> news of the continuance broke at 8:31 AM.<ref name=time>{{Cite farms
| thread      = 9-16-2021-court-case-gets-a-continuance.100315
| post        = 9988888
| title      = 9-16-21: Court Case Gets a Continuance
| autoarchive = 20211022184458
}}</ref>}} due to the defense requesting more time to evaluate Chris's [[Chris and mental healthcare|mental health]], giving him a brief respite.<ref name=ContinuanceReason>{{Cite farms
| thread      = 9-16-2021-court-case-gets-a-continuance.100315
| post        = 9990379
| title      = 9-16-21: Court Case Gets a Continuance
| autoarchive = 20211022184106
}}</ref>
 
Three days later, Chris penned [[Jail Letter - 19 September 2021|a bizarre letter]] directed to [[Null]] and defense lawyer David Heilberg, in which he ranted at [[Null]] for turning his back on Chris, and claimed to be [[Jesus Christ]] reincarnated, among other equally batshit statements.<ref name=letter/>
 
On 9 August 2021, Newsweek posted an article on the case, quoting Heilberg saying that his client was "legally disabled with mental health issues," and called Chris's online antics "a product of mental health issues causing misguided attention seeking and often provocative engagement with others."<ref name=MentalHealth>{{Cite web
| url    = https://www.newsweek.com/chris-chans-lawyer-says-mental-health-issues-contributed-incest-charge-1617388
| title  = Chris Chan's Lawyer Says 'Mental Health Issues' Contributed to Incest Charge
| last    = Beresford
| first  = Jack
| website = Newsweek
}}</ref>
 
=== More communications from jail ===
{{See also|Jail Communications}}
In [[:Category:Jail Letters|additional correspondences from jail]], Chris provides brief updates on his current experiences and conditions in jail. He would also continue to double down on [[Chris and reality|his delusions]], threaten the weens to not steal things from his house, beg for money for both himself and Barbara, and demand his release from jail. In [[Jail Letter - 3 October 2021|one of these letters]] Chris rejects a fan's attempt to convert him to Islam. As with his previous replies, he draws comparisons between himself and Allah, and rants more about the [[Dimensional Merge]].
 
Chris has also called several people while in jail using the inmate telephone service, although, what Chris says in these calls is not much different from what can be found inside the letters. However, [[Jail Call - 11 January 2022|in one of the calls]], Chris states that he has attempted to call Barbara multiple times, only to receive no answer from her.
 
=== Third court appearance ===
 
Chris's second court appearance was scheduled for the 18th of [[November 2021|November]].<ref name=ContinuanceDate></ref> Several fans attempted to attend this hearing, but were turned away by courthouse staff,<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/qwr53j/tried_going_to_the_hearing_but_was_turned_away_by/</ref> as the hearing was closed at the request of Chris's lawyer.<ref name=ContinuanceDate></ref>
 
Another continuance was granted, with the next hearing taking place after the new year, on 3 [[February 2022]].<ref name=ContinuanceDate></ref> Chris spent the Thanksgiving, [[Christmas]], and New Years holidays behind bars.
 
The February 3 hearing was also closed to the public and resulted in another continuance. As a result, Chris spent his 40th [[Christian Love Day|birthday]] incarcerated and missed out on [[BABSCon]] in April. His next court date is scheduled for 28 [[July 2022]], four days short of the one-year anniversary of his arrest.<ref>{{cite farms|thread=112013|post=11138163}}</ref>
 
=== Transfer ===
[[File:Transfer.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Email from VINE confirming the transfer.]]
 
On 28 February 2022, the Virginia VINE Service confirmed that Chris had been transferred to another location from Central Virginia Regional Jail.<ref>[https://vinelink.vineapps.com/person-detail/offender/17312020;tabIndexToSelect=0 VINELink page]</ref><ref>{{Cite farms
|thread  = 113715
|post    = 11292959
|title  = Chris transferred to another facility
|user    = Turbocuck
|wayback = 20220302065944
}}</ref> Details regarding the circumstances that led to this are not known, but Chris eventually confirmed he had been sent to [[Western State Hospital]].<ref name=1jun>[[Jail Letter - 1 June 2022]]</ref><ref group = "note">VINELink could not track Chris in the period of his transfer, so wherever he was placed is not a jail. The courts are required by law to say if Chris was transferred to a prison. The transfer status would be "Released" if Chris was sent back to his house. When called, CVRJ says the information is "Privileged" which usually means medical.</ref> This was due to a competency evaluation following his third hearing, so he could be "educated" on court proceedings for his July hearing. In addition, it is also possible Chris was transferred so he could receive medical attention for a physical ailment, given [[Chris and health|his lifetime of poor diet, fitness, and hygiene choices]] combined with the [[Stress|stress]] of being incarcerated for seven months, primarily in complete isolation.
 
Someone claiming to work for an EMS later private messaged the CWCki Jerkop [[User:Larry the Larryhog|Larry the Larryhog]] about Chris's record.<ref>[https://kiwifarms.net/threads/feb-28-2022-chris-transferred-to-another-facility.113715/page-31#post-11335917 Kiwi Farms post regarding Chris's record]</ref> They claimed that Chris was transferred via ambulance with a law enforcement escort and that Chris was able to receive narcotic sedative when needed (though the claims are yet to be verified). A Kiwi Farms member claimed that Chris may have been brought to Western State Hospital,<ref>[https://kiwifarms.net/threads/feb-28-2022-chris-transferred-to-another-facility.113715/page-15#post-11307353 Kiwi Farms post claiming that Chris was transferred to the Western State Hospital]</ref> which specializes in mental disorders, and this was eventually confirmed by [[Jail Letter - 1 June 2022]], in which Chris revealed details indicating Western State Hospital.
 
=== Second Transfer ===
[[File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG|thumb|200px]]
[[File:Cwcjailphotomay3.jpg|thumb|200px|Chris's third mugshot. The shit eating grin on his face has faded away, and all it took was a simple game of [[Jail_Letter_-_1_June_2022|Pin The Autistic a day before his return]].]]
Chris was transferred back to the Central Virginia Regional Jail on 3 May 2022. A mugshot that was taken after the transfer, the first photo of him since [[August 2021]], shows Chris noticeably thinner, with longer hair, more sunken-in eyes, and looking much more gaunt and less enthusiastic than he did previously. This was apparently due to a second [[Nathanael Greene Elementary School|pin-me-down]] event occuring shortly before, likely from [[Chris and anger|a violent outburst or other such altercation]] with the orderlies.<ref name=1jun></ref>
 
=== Looking forward ===
[[File:Inmate No Longer Here.jpg|thumb|left|A letter to Chris's jail being rejected due to him being transferred.]]
 
Exactly what is next for Chris will be heavily influenced by the outcome of the legal processes involved. The maximum jail sentence for a misdemeanor incest charge in Virginia is one year, meaning that if Chris's charges are not upgraded to felony status he should be released no later than 1 [[August 2022]], even if the case is for some reason continued beyond that date. If his charges are upgraded to a felony, he could be facing a [[Kick the autistic|much longer sentence]] (the maximum sentence for felony incest is 10 years, and the maximum sentence for rape is life). If Barb is found to have been physically incapacitated, Chris will be placed on the [[List_of_places_that_have_banned_Chris#Looking_ahead|sex offender registry]] for a minimum of fifteen years when he gets out.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20210318155920/http://sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor/statutes.html</ref> In addition, if Chris is charged with a felony, his subsequent legal proceedings must be open to the public.
 
Many observers suspect that Chris' lawyer is trying to get him to take up a plea deal with a year of time served, although Chris himself seems convinced [[Chris and his ego|that he will be found not guilty]], [[Honor Roll|despite effectively confessing to the act of incest multiple times]] in both [[Incest Call|the infamous phone call]]. As it stands, pleading "not guilty" will most likely result in Chris getting a harsher sentence in the event of a conviction.
 
Further complicating matters is that as early as [[Jail Letter - 11 May 2022|May 11, 2022]], Chris began denying he had ever engaged in any sexual affairs with Barb (despite previously stating he had in the [[Incest Call]] and [[Incest Texts]]), even claiming that Bella confessed to fabricating information during the call without any clarification whatsoever.<ref name=1jun></ref> Needless to say, if Chris were to intentionally give false statements in a court of law it would be digging a deeper hole for him, given existing evidence.
 
If Barb consented (which would be consistent with [[Barbara_Chandler#Spooning|Barb's long-known uncomfortably touchy-feely behavior around Chris]]), she could be charged as a willing accomplice. However, if she did not or could not consent, Chris could be facing a potential rape charge, which would almost certainly net him a possible life sentence. Whether or not he will be allowed to take up parole will be up to the State of Virginia to decide, given the severity of such charges. However, Chris alleges that Heilberg told him that Barbara was never questioned about her involvement in the incest on account of her old age.<ref>[[Jail Letter - 11 May 2022]]</ref>
 
If Chris is deemed too incompetent to stand trial, as many assume he has been after his third hearing in February 2022, he may be taken back to the mental hospital he stayed at previously and be held there against his will as long as he is still considered incompetent, even if he is not convicted of anything. He may still be able to take up a plea deal in Summer 2022 if his mental state improves, but with [[Chris and reality|Chris's perception of reality long since having crashed and burned]], and it being presently unclear if he can overcome his severe delusions, it remains to be seen if he will spend the remainder of his sentencing either behind bars or in the care of medical professionals.


==Fan videos==
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| name          = Congratulations Chris Chan, Animatic with Voices
| video          = {{#ev:youtube|FZlxWjymXso}}
| stardate      = 5 [[May 2022]]
| maker          = nathanwagnervo
| subject        = Animatic
| info          = Sonichu musically telling off Chris for ruining his own life.
}}
{{Infobox/Fanvideo
| name          = Chris Chan in Ace Attorney
| video          = {{#ev:youtube|bBeZYyu0vR0}}
| stardate      = 3 [[August 2021]]
| maker          = Tails is dissapointed in your recent decisions
| info          = We're in for quite the ride, aren't we?
}}
==Fan Art==
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==See also==
==See also==
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Chris's mugshot for his incest charge, Henrico County Sheriff's Office.[1] Note how Chris almost looks content after being arrested for incest, compared to his despondent mugshot taken the same day that he maced a dude.

Following allegations in late July 2021 and the eventual confirmation that Chris had committed incest with Barb, hundreds of people contacted the Greene County police, and authorities conducted a welfare check on the Chandler home, issuing an Emergency Protective Order on Chris the following day (essentially a temporary week-long restraining order). Chris was made temporarily homeless and stayed at the Regency Inn Richmond in the meantime. Chris was arrested on 1 August 2021, outside of the Inn. The arrest was captured live on stream by several onlookers. Surprisingly, despite Chris's past history with the law, he made no attempt to resist arrest and was cooperative with the police.

From 2 August 2021 until his release on 27 March 2023, Chris had been an inmate at Central Virginia Regional Jail (save for a brief stint at Western State Hospital) while awaiting legal proceedings for the charge of incest. The Greene County Sheriff's office had claimed pending charges yet to be identified were also being considered[2] but no further charges have emerged as of March 2023. Chris was arraigned on 5 August 2021 and was being held without bond. Hearings in November 2021, February 2022, and July 2022 resulted in continuances.

Since his arrest, Chris's only contact with the outside world has been through written correspondence and phone calls, which began in August 2021 and continued through February 2022. On 28 February 2022, Chris was transferred from the Central Virginia Regional Jail[3] to Western State Hospital, a mental institution, as he was deemed incompetent to stand trial. On 3 May 2022, Chris was transferred back to Central Virginia Regional Jail,[4] having been restored as competent to stand trial.

In July 2022, the last hearing within the J&DR court's jurisdiction occurred and the case was elevated to the circuit court, where it was sent to a Grand Jury for a potential felony charge.

In August 2022, the Grand Jury hearing was postponed with a continuance. A motion by Chris's lawyer for an autism disorder deferred disposition was filed, to be considered by the court. Shortly after, Chris's case was sealed, though bits of information still emerged. By 11 August, the case file was updated to note that "waive right to indictment" and "transportation order" were added and that a review of Chris's case is scheduled for August 2023.

In January 2023, another review was scheduled to take place on 27 January; this resulted in a continuance to 14 February 2023 (Valentine's Day), which was later rescheduled to 13 February. This resulted in a continuance to 7 March 2023, which subsequently resulted in another continuance.

On 27 March 2023, Chris was reported by VineLink as either bonded out[5] or released by court order[6] from custody. On 3 April 2023, the Greene County Circuit Court followed up with a Release Order.[7] Chris thus spent a year and seven months behind bars.

In August 2023, Chris's incest charge was dismissed as a result of David Heilberg having filed for an autism disorder deferred disposition a year prior.

Background

See also: Affair with Mother
"Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage: Minds innocent and quiet take That for an hermitage. If I have freedom in my love, And in my soul am free, Angels alone, that soar above, Enjoy such liberty."
"Happiness can still be a Hug away; even if you're hugging your self." A poignant piece of jail art drawn by Chris in May 2022.

It is a criminal offense in Virginia to engage in incest - sexual activities between a parent and a child are a class 5 felony, punishable on indictment by up to 10 years incarceration.[8] Despite rumors, Chris hasn't been charged for rape, and whether or not Chris's affairs were entirely consensual remains unknown.

At about 9:30 PM EST on 27 July 2021,[9] Chris discussed having sex with his mother in a call and text messages with Isabella Loretta Janke. On the night of 29 July, EllDudeRocks and Fiona leaked the files. The next morning, as reports poured in, Greene County Police visited 14 Branchland Court for a wellness check.[1] They issued Chris an Emergency Protective Order, forbidding contact between him and Barbara, and by extension, preventing him from remaining at her residence until 5 August. Meanwhile, Barbara was relocated to a hospital for a senior care inspection.[10]

As a result of the protection order levied against Chris, he was without a home for the time being. Due to ongoing financial problems, Chris could not afford a hotel. Null advised him to sleep in his van for one night, noting that Chris would have have the proceeds of Chris's GoFundMe (originally intended for Chris's trip to Everfree Northwest) transferred to his bank account the following day. Initial plans to stay with Aunt Harriet and Uncle Tom were disrupted after their invitation was rescinded - likely while he was already on the way to their home.[11][15]

On 30 July, Chris commented that Everfree Northwest had revoked him from attending its convention.[16] Due to the disturbing and lurid nature of the allegations, hashtags and topics such as #ChrisChan and #CHRISCHANDIDWHAT trended on Twitter, reaching 4th overall trend on 30 July,[17] exposing a large number of otherwise uninvolved individuals to the story of Chris Chan causing an Orbiter Wave.

That same day, Chris made an ominous post to Discord server The Knights of CWC:[16]

“ Also, gonna go radio silent for a while. Know that I am well-guided, safe and well, and I have y’all to thank in part for that as well. ”

On 31 July, Null, who had access to Chris's email (with Chris's permission) since the Guard Dogs Saga,[18][19] found that Chris had received $750.00 from Barb's bank account, meaning he had either contacted Barb or gained access to Barb's bank account himself, either of which would violate the emergency protection order. When confronted, Chris initially denied the accusation, claiming he had "managed to find blessings in the minimum abundance needed." However, upon further questioning Chris about the money, he confirmed that he had had access to Barb's account for some time, contrary to Null's previous assumption that Barb had been in control of Chris's finances and not vice versa. Being upset by Chris embezzling from his mother and feeling betrayed that Chris lied to him to try to cover it up, Null finally cut all contact with him, reported the theft to authorities, and canceled the transfer of the GoFundMe money, arranging for it to be refunded to the donors.[12]

Arrest

Main article: Incest Arrest
"Ladies and gentlemen,we got him."

On the 1st of August 2021, Chris would get arrested outside of his motel, livestreamed by Ethan Ralph and his crew, who had been trying to find him for hours. Chris was shockingly calm during the arrest, possibly due to The WCT telling him to not resist an arrest just yesterday

In the middle of the arrest, he starts shouting non-sensical statements about the Dimensional Merge, stating that it was happening right now, in a clear attempt of coping with the situation he's in. After handcuffing him, the officers put Chris in their cop car, driving away to jail.

Initial jail stay

"None of this would've happened if you'd just stopped."
Aerial view of Henrico County Jail West
Aerial view of Central Virginia Regional Jail

At 8:23 PM later that day, Chris was booked into Henrico County Jail West and held without bail.[20][1] On 2 August 2021, the Charlottesville CBS affiliate, WCAV CBS 19, reported on the case, following the release of a press release from the Greene County Sheriff's Department indicating that Chris had been moved to Central Virginia Regional Jail, which serves several rural counties including Greene County[2] and houses both male and female inmates.[21]

Calls to the Sheriff's Office confirmed that Chris was being held on a charge of incest. Notably, the charge against Chris is listed on the Henrico Sheriff's Office website as "incest with own child or grandchild",[20] presumably shorthand for the full crime code which is defined as "With own or step child or grandchild, father, mother, etc. (incest)"[22]

The record for Chris's custody status initially labelled him as female[23] due to him having legally changed the gender marker on his driver's license in 2016.[24] It was rumored by sensationalist media that Chris would be housed in a female jail,[25][26] though this was not confirmed by official sources. The custody status record was updated to list Chris as male without explanation and he remained at the mixed-gender Central Virginia Regional Jail.[27] It is noted that transgender inmates in Virginia are usually only placed in the prison of their identified gender if they have received sex-change surgery,[28] which Chris has not. On 7 August 2021, conservative media host Tucker Carlson briefly talked about the discourse in a Fox News segment, exposing millions of retired, right-wing boomers to Chris for the first time.[26]

Many observers predicted Chris would not take to an extended jail stay well. However, on August 5, the jail's Captain Hoffman told news, "I've had an interaction with inmate Chandler and it's been fine. Everything is okay."[27] This surprising revelation could be explained by a letter Chris sent from jail in early November, which strongly implies that he has been placed in some form of protective custody to ensure his safety. A previous letter he sent in early October confirms that he is being fed well and that he has been able to purchase minor luxuries from the jail's commissary including playing cards, earplugs and a sports bra.

Legal proceedings and communications

First court appearance

Chris's lawyer, David Heilberg.

On 4 August 2021, Kenneth Sneathern, a judge from Greene County's General District Court, assigned David Heilberg to represent Chris, and also transferred the case to Greene's J&DR (Juvenile and Domestic Relations) court for bond.

During the hearing, Chris requested feminine pronouns be used for himself due to being transgender.[29]

Second court appearance

On 5 August 2021, Chris appeared before Greene County's J&DR court for the beginning of his arraignment, represented by Charlottesville public defender David Heilberg.[29]

Edwin Consolvo, the attorney representing Greene County, asked presiding judge David M. Barredo to deny Chris bond out of concern for "the community's safety and Ms. Chandler's safety," pointing out that "it’s clear that people sought out where Chandler was staying at a hotel in Henrico and videotaped her arrest." Chris interrupted by loudly saying, "I'm famous on the internet," to which Heilberg advised him not to speak unless spoken to by the court.

Chris was sworn in to state his case for bond, but instead demanded to be allowed to pick up personal possessions first, saying he would be "willing to proceed with everything if I can get that done."

Judge Barredo pointed out that bond considerations involve whether a defendant is a flight risk and whether the defendant is a danger to himself, his family, or community. Chris interrupted to say, "she", in reference to his transgender identity; Barredo responded he was reciting from the state statute.

Barredo ordered Chris to be held without bond until the preliminary trial on 16 September, listing as reasons the nature of the allegations against Chris and that there appears to be a personal danger to Chris and the public at large. While Heilberg was informing the judge that he sought "evaluations" of Chris, Chris interrupted his own attorney by loudly stomping on the floor and demanding "to get everything back home," claiming "I won't feel safe proceeding" until he could get the items back.[29]

Judging by Chris's behavior, it can be inferred that Chris either did not fully understand or care about the seriousness of his charges and the possible consequences, or that he still expected to be saved by the Dimensional Merge.

On 9 August 2021, Newsweek posted an article on the case, quoting Heilberg, who said that his client was "legally disabled with mental health issues," and called Chris's online antics "a product of mental health issues causing misguided attention seeking and often provocative engagement with others."[30]

Chris's second mugshot after transferring from Henrico County jail to CVRA

Continuance and first letter from jail

Main article: Jail Letter - 19 September 2021
The first page of Chris's letter.

Chris's next court appearance was to begin 16 September 2021,[29] but got a continuance before the hearing was even set to commence[32] due to the defense requesting more time to evaluate Chris's mental health, giving him a brief respite.[33]

Three days later, Chris penned a bizarre letter directed to Null and defense lawyer David Heilberg, in which he ranted at Null for turning his back on Chris, and claimed to be Jesus Christ reincarnated, among other equally batshit statements.[11]

More communications from jail

See also: Jail Communications

In additional correspondences from jail, Chris provides brief updates on his current experiences and conditions in jail. He would also continue to double down on his delusions, threaten any weens to not steal things from his house, beg for money for both himself and Barbara, and demand his release from jail. In one of these letters Chris rejects a fan's attempt to convert him to Islam. As with his previous replies, he draws offensive comparisons between himself and Allah, and rants more about the Dimensional Merge.

Chris has also called several people while in jail using the inmate telephone service, although, what Chris says in these calls is not much different from what can be found inside the letters. However, in one of the calls, Chris states that he has attempted to call Barbara multiple times, only to receive no answer from her.

Third court appearance

Chris's second court appearance was scheduled for the 18 November 2021.[34] Several fans attempted to attend this hearing, but were turned away by courthouse staff,[35] as the hearing was closed at the request of Chris's lawyer.[34]

Another continuance was granted, with the next hearing taking place after the new year, on 3 February 2022.[34] Chris spent the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years holidays behind bars.

The 3 February hearing was also closed to the public and resulted in another continuance. As a result, Chris spent his 40th birthday incarcerated and missed out on BABSCon in April.

Transfer

Email from VINE confirming the transfer.

On 28 February 2022, the Virginia VINE Service confirmed that Chris had been transferred to another location from Central Virginia Regional Jail.[36]

Chris eventually confirmed he had been sent to Western State Hospital.[37][note 1] This was due to a competency evaluation following his third hearing, so he could be "educated" on court proceedings for his July hearing.

A letter to Chris's jail being rejected due to him being transferred.[38]

Someone claiming to work for an EMS later private messaged the CWCki Jerkop Larry the Larryhog about Chris's record.[39] They claimed that Chris was transferred via ambulance with a law enforcement escort and that Chris was able to receive narcotic sedative when needed (though the claims are yet to be verified). A Kiwi Farms member claimed that Chris may have been brought to Western State Hospital,[40] which specializes in mental disorders, and this was eventually confirmed by Jail Letter - 1 June 2022, in which Chris revealed details indicating Western State Hospital.

Second Transfer

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Chris's third mugshot. The shit eating grin on his face has faded away, and all it took was a simple game of Pin The Autistic a day before his return.

Chris was transferred back to the Central Virginia Regional Jail on 3 May 2022. A mugshot that was taken after the transfer, the first photo of him since August 2021, shows Chris noticeably thinner, with longer hair, more sunken-in eyes, and looking much more gaunt and less enthusiastic than he did previously. This was apparently due to a pin-me-down event occurring the day before while at Western State Hospital.[37]

Notably, in Jail Letter - 11 May 2022, Chris began denying he had ever engaged in any sexual affairs with Barb (despite previously stating he had in the Incest Call and Incest Texts), even claiming in a subsequent letter that Bella confessed to fabricating information during the call without any clarification whatsoever.[37]

Fourth court appearance and Grand Jury

Chris's fourth court hearing was scheduled for 10:00AM EDT on 28 July 2022 as revealed by a call from an anonymous Discord user to the Greene County Juvenile and Domestic Relations court. It has to be noted that the courthouse gave this information freely and without asking any further questions about the inquiry.


Hearing Time
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As a result of the hearing, Chris's case was transferred out of the J&DR court and to the Circuit Court. It was sent to a grand jury for a potential felony incest charge.

Fans such as Kiwi Farms users and Kenneth Engelhardt called the court clerk who informed them of the grand jury move. It was confirmed by court records.

“ I just called the Clerk of Court for Greene County regarding CWC. Yes it is verified this is going before a grand jury on felony charges. ”
Kenneth[41]


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Deferred disposition and sealing of case

Main article: Autism disorder deferred disposition

On 5 August 2022, David Heilberg filed a motion for an autism disorder deferred disposition.[42] The grand jury hearing, which was scheduled to occur on 8 August, was instead continued. A motion hearing was scheduled to take place on 9 August.[43] A caller had asked the court about Chris's records, to which they revealed them being sealed due to overwhelming public interest of the case. David Heilberg had also confirmed this in a response to an email, explaining that the case was sealed so that potential jurors in Greene County would not be unduly prejudiced in the event of Chris's case going to trial:[44]

RE: Reporting on Christine Chandler

Mr. Brown:

The reason that the case was sealed was because there was so much intense legitimate and illegitimate external interest about Ms. Chandler. Greene County is a small rural place. In a unique situation like this, there is case authority (attached) to keep all pre-trial materials sealed so that it will later be possible to select a local jury for a fair trial if and when this is needed. The application of the Depasquale remedy to prevent prejudicial pre-trial publicity is probably the only story that you can tell. This relief is rarely sought and allowed. However, the unique intense interest in this case, including inaccurate online disinformation, required this infrequently used remedy. In our current age of unregulated online disinformation about almost anything and everyone, this remedy might be needed now more than ever.

Dave

David L. Heilberg, PLC
Attorney at Law

"Depasquale" refers to the 1978 Supreme Court case Gannett Company, Inc. v. DePasquale, which held that prohibiting the public from attending pre-trial proceedings in criminal cases is a legitimate method to minimize prejudicial publicity.[45]

An autism deferred disposition refers to a Virginia law passed in 2020 which could result in a deference of further court proceedings with the defendant placed on probation terms set by the court, and could also result in the charge being dismissed, if the defendent completes certain criteria set by a judge before a review of their case.[46]

Text of the Autism Deferred Disposition

§ 19.2-303.6. Deferred disposition in a criminal case; persons with autism or intellectual disabilities.

A. In any criminal case, except a violation of § 18.2-31, an act of violence as defined in § 19.2-297.1, or any crime for which a deferred disposition is provided for by statute, upon a plea of guilty, or after a plea of not guilty, and the facts found by the court would justify a finding of guilt, the court may, if the defendant has been diagnosed by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist with (i) an autism spectrum disorder as defined in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association or (ii) an intellectual disability as defined in § 37.2-100 and the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the criminal conduct was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the person's disorder or disability, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, after giving due consideration to the position of the attorney for the Commonwealth and the views of the victim, defer further proceedings and place the accused on probation subject to terms and conditions set by the court. Upon violation of a term or condition, the court may enter an adjudication of guilt; or upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions, the court may discharge the person and dismiss the proceedings against him without an adjudication of guilt. This section shall not limit the authority of any juvenile and domestic relations court granted to it in Title 16.1.

B. Deferred disposition shall be available to the defendant even though he has previously been convicted of a criminal offense, been adjudicated delinquent as a juvenile, or had proceedings deferred and dismissed under this section or under any other provision of law, unless, after having considered the position of the attorney for the Commonwealth, the views of the victims, and any evidence offered by the defendant, the court finds that deferred disposition is inconsistent with the interests of justice.

Case reviews

Chris's case was set for review by the court on both 7 March 2023 and 8 August 2023.[47]

Originally, during August 2022, only a single review was scheduled for 8 August 2023.[48] However, in January 2023, another review was scheduled for 27 January.[47] At that review, the case was continued to 14 February 2023[49], but was later moved a day early to 13 February on 8 February[50]. That review was then continued to 7 March. The 7 March review was also continued.

Additional letters

On 30 January 2023, two further letters appeared in Chris's court record: one by Allyson K. Tysinger, Senior Assistant Attorney General at Office of the Attorney General, who specializes in mental health law,[51] and another by Gateway Homes, a non-profit organization that provides mental health services in a residential setting in Chesterfield County.[52] This would seem to make it very likely that the wheels are in motion for Chris to be released into a group home situation.

Praetor interview

Main article: March 2023 Praetor Interview

According to a March 2023 interview with Praetor, Chris is still in contact with the group, apparently still receives the monthly tugboat, does not receive visitors in jail, and has grown a beard while in custody due to shaving restrictions.

Bonded out or Released by court order

Chris's fourth and (hopefully) final mugshot.

On 27 March 2023, Chris was reported by VineLink as out of custody. A new mugshot was taken by jail staff and provided to VineLink. The reason for Chris being out of custody is unclear. At first VineLink reported that he was "bonded out". Nearly four hours later, the record was changed from "Bonded out" to "Released by court order".

  • VineLink record showing Chris as out of custody.

  • VineLink record updated.

Dismissal

On 9 August 2023, Chris's incest charge was dismissed as a result of David Heilberg having filed for an autism disorder deferred disposition a year prior.

Charge

Chris's case number is CR22000141-00 and the offense is 18.2-366 (inaccurately written in the software as "Incest w/own child"), a Class 5 felony. On 5 August 2022, Chris's defense filed for an autism disorder deferred disposition, a program allowing for probation-like conditions with the potential for the charge being dropped. The incest charge was ultimately dismissed in August 2023.

Court proceedings (J&DR Court)

Date Time Result Type Continuance
08/04/2021 09:00 AM CONTINUED APPOINT ATTORNEY BY AGREEMENT
08/05/2021 11:00 AM CONTINUED BOND BY AGREEMENT
09/16/2021 10:00 AM CONTINUED PRELIMINARY BY AGREEMENT
11/18/2021 10:00 AM CONTINUED PRELIMINARY BY AGREEMENT
02/03/2022 10:00 AM CONTINUED PRELIMINARY BY AGREEMENT
06/09/2022 10:00 AM CONTINUED PRELIMINARY BY AGREEMENT
07/28/2022 10:00 AM FINAL STATUS HEARING

The court record notes, "Case is certified to the grand jury - See Circuit Court case information."

Gallery

  • Court Record - Greene J&DR Court - Incest - (Chris, JA004949-02-00) - 26 January 2023.png

Court proceedings (Circuit Court)

On 29 July 2022, Greene County Circuit Court posted information relating to Chris's case. The information also provides official confirmation that Chris had been sent to Western State Hospital earlier in the year. Chris was also evaluated by "ILPPP", the University of Virginia's Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy.

Case Details

Case Number: CR22000141-00

Filed: 07/29/2022

Commenced by: Indictment

Locality: COMMONWEALTH OF VA

Defendant: CHANDLER, CHRISTINE

Sex: Male

Race: White

DOB: 02/24/****

Address: RUCKERSVILLE, VA 22968

Charge: INCEST W/ OWN CHILD

Code Section: 18.2-366

Charge Type: Felony

Class: 5

Offense Date: 07/01/2021

Arrest Date: 08/01/2021

Date Time Type Result
08/08/2022 09:30 AM GRAND JURY NO INDICTMENT PRESENTED CONTINUED
08/09/2022 1:30 PM MOTION - OTHER PRE-TRIAL CONTINUED
01/27/2023 3:00 PM REVIEW CONTINUED
02/13/2023 9:30 AM REVIEW CONTINUED
03/07/2023 9:30 AM REVIEW CONTINUED
08/08/2023 9:00 AM REVIEW DISMISSED

Gallery

  • 29 July 2022, Indictment to Grand Jury

  • 5 August 2022, Motion to Pre-trial added

  • 9 August 2022, No Indictment presented, continuance

  • 11 August 2022, a review of Chris's case is scheduled for August 2023

  • 17 January 2023, updated to note a review has been scheduled for 27 January 2023.

  • The January review is continued to 14 February 2023.

  • The February review is rescheduled to 13 February 2023.

  • The review is continued to 7 March 2023.

  • The 7 March 2023 review is continued.

  • The 8 August 2023 review results in "Resolved Order Pending".

  • The "resolved order pending" status is updated to "dismissed".

Pleadings/Orders Detail

Note that the dates of 7/29 aren't accurately reflected, as the records weren't added to the system until July 29.

Court staff have censored information three times on their website appearing under the Remarks section; the information has been archived below.

Filed Type Party Judge Book Page Remarks
07/29/2022 Warrants
07/29/2022 Complaint
07/29/2022 Other CHECKLIST FOR BAIL
07/29/2022 Commitment Order
07/29/2022 Other FINANCIAL STATEMENT
07/29/2022 Request FOR APPT OF A LAWYER
07/29/2022 Order FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
07/29/2022 Order FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
07/29/2022 Evaluation Order
07/29/2022 Other
07/29/2022 Order FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
07/29/2022 Motion TO CLOSE PRE-TRIAL PROCEED
07/29/2022 Order TO CLOSE PRE-TRIAL PROCEED
07/29/2022 Transportation Order
07/29/2022 Transportation Order
07/29/2022 Order FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
07/29/2022 Evaluation Report FROM ILPPP
07/29/2022 Order FOR TREATMENT OF INCOMPETE
07/29/2022 Order TO CLOSE HEARING
07/29/2022 Order FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
07/29/2022 Transportation Order
07/29/2022 Evaluation Report FROM WESTERN STATE HOSPITA
07/29/2022 Letter FROM DAVID HEILBERG
07/29/2022 Order FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
07/29/2022 Notice DISPOSITION NOTICE
08/05/2022 Motion DEF FOR AUTISM DISORDER DEFERR
08/08/2022 Order FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
08/09/2022 Order CVW
08/10/2022 Transportation Order
08/08/2022 Waive Right To Indictment
08/09/2022 Order
08/23/2022 Order CVW
09/01/2022 Letter FROM DBHDS
11/22/2022 Letter FROM DBHDS
12/05/2022 Letter FROM DBHDS
12/13/2022 Letter FROM DAVID HEILBERG
01/05/2023 Letter FROM ALLYSON K. TYSINGER
01/27/2023 Letter FROM DBHDS
01/27/2023 Other GATEWAY HOMES INFORMATION
01/27/2023 Order FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY
02/01/2023 Order FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY-AMEN
02/03/2023 Order CVW
02/13/2023 Letter FROM DAVID HEILBERG
02/21/2023 Order DMB
03/07/2023 Order
03/27/2023 Transportation Order
03/27/2023 Letter
03/27/2023 Order CVW
04/03/2023 Other
04/03/2023 Release Order
08/08/2023 Exhibits DEF #1
08/09/2023 Order CVW FOR DISMISSAL
09/12/2023 Dc40 - List Of Allowances ATTY_23-792156
09/12/2023 Dc40(A) - Waiver Of Fee Cap ATTY_23-792156
09/12/2023 Voucher Attachment(S) ATTY_23-792156
04/30/2024 Other AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN IT

Gallery

  • 29 July 2022, Indictment to Grand Jury, Pleadings/Orders detail page

  • 9 August 2022, motion by defense "for autism disorder deferr" [sic]

  • 11 August 2022, the Pleadings/Orders detail page, which previously included information under Remarks, is censored by court staff

  • 11 August 2022, Pleadings/Orders detail page, showing "waive right to indictment" and "transportation order"

  • 22 September 2022, Pleadings/Orders detail page, showing some updates noted on the case file, including that a letter was lodged from The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

  • 30 January 2023, Pleadings/Orders detail page, showing updates between 11 November 2022 and 27 January 2023.

  • 1 February 2023, Pleadings/Orders detail page, updated to note, "FOR CONTINUED CUSTODY-AMEN."

  • 8 February 2023. Court staff again censored the Pleadings/Orders detail page.

  • 11 February 2023. Noted that an order was given on 3 February by the judge.

  • 18 February 2023, noting a letter from Heilberg.

  • 22 February 2023, with an order from Judge Barredo.

  • 17 March 2023. The court staff again censored the Remarks section.

  • 27 March 2023, with a transportation order filed reflecting Chris being bonded out or released from jail.

  • 31 March 2023, letter and order filed on the 27th.

  • 3 April 2023, noting a release order.

  • 11 August 2023, showing Exhibits entered by the defense.

  • 25 August 2023, with the judge ordering for dismissal.

  • 13 September 2023, with miscellaneous notes added for the 12th.

  • 14 June 2024. A note had been added for April 2024.

Fan videos

Sonichu Saves Chris Chan from Prison to Fight Clyde Cash & Liquid Chris!
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Stardate 11 September 2021
Made By sheWIND
Subject Matter Chris in jail
Video Type Animation
Other Info "Christine Weston Chandler, aka Chris Chan, mayor of Cwcville, is rescued by the demential merge after going to jail for hurting Barb by Sonichu to have a final battle against some of his strongest trolls, Clyde Cash and Liquid Chris!!"
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chris chan in prison
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Stardate 3 January 2022
Made By Antonio Prola
Subject Matter Chris in jail
Other Info "......you know the how expression too many cooks spoil the broth? Well t- this was too many crooks! Too many CROOKS! TOO many CROOKS! And that ED page is one of those crooks. Every page. Every word. On the discussion page. Is a crook."
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Congratulations Chris Chan, Animatic with Voices
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Other Info Sonichu musically telling off Chris for ruining his own life.
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Chris Chan in Ace Attorney
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Fan Art

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See also

Notes

  1. ↑ VINELink could not track Chris in the period of his transfer, so wherever he was placed is not a jail. The courts are required by law to say if Chris was transferred to a prison. The transfer status would be "Released" if Chris was sent back to his house. When called, CVRJ says the information is "Privileged" which usually means medical.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Chris Chan arrested for ‘incest’ after claims Sonichu comic book creator sexually assaulted family member (archived). The Sun.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Press release on CBS, Facebook
  3. ↑ File:Transfer.jpg
  4. ↑ File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG
  5. ↑ File:VineLink Out of Custody 27 March 2023.png
  6. ↑ File:VineLink Out of Custody 27 March 2023 - 1 49 pm update.png
  7. ↑ File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 3 April 2023 - Pleadings-Orders.png
  8. ↑ Transgender, autistic internet personality Chris Chan held without bond in men's jail on incest charge involving senile mom
  9. ↑ WCT DMs#Asking about Incest Call leak
  10. ↑ Kiwi Farms posts (Null)#Summing Up Post-Incest Leak
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Jail Letter - 19 September 2021
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Null DMs#Chris takes money from Barb
  13. ↑ Regency Mall (Richmond, Virginia) and Chesterfield Towne Center on Wikipedia
  14. ↑ Chris leaks the Ashbys' address to Miyamoto-san
  15. ↑ Chris told Null that after spending the night in his car, he would go to a mall as soon as it opened in the morning and loiter there.[12] The two malls he mentioned, Regency Mall and Chesterfield Towne Center, are in Richmond.[13] This suggests that Aunt Harriet and Uncle Tom, who live in Richmond's southwest suburbs,[14] did not rescind their invitation until he had actually gotten near their home.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 The Knights of CWC chats (July 2021)#Chris's Final Messages in the Knights Server
  17. ↑ Who is Chris Chan? Sonichu comic creator leaves Twitter scandalized with latest trend
  18. ↑ Kiwi Farms posts (Marvin)#Marvin answers questions regarding OPERATION: Kingsnake
  19. ↑ OPERATION: Kingsnake
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 File:Charged.png
  21. ↑ https://newlifeprison.org/virginia/county-jail/central-virginia-regional-jail/
  22. ↑ http://www.vcsc.virginia.gov/VCCs/2019/2019VCCintro.pdf
  23. ↑ File:Chris custody status female gender.png
  24. ↑ File:Christine license.jpg
  25. ↑ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9859653/Trans-YouTuber-Chris-Chan-39-filed-female-police-housed-women-inmates.html
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Tucker Carlson discusses Chris-Chan
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 After her arrest on an incest charge, Chris Chan is being categorized as male in jail despite being a trans woman
  28. ↑ Transgender prison inmates 5 to 6 times more likely to be victims of sexual assault in U.S., study says
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 Internet personality "Chris-Chan" in court on incest charge (archive)
  30. ↑ Beresford, Jack. Chris Chan's Lawyer Says 'Mental Health Issues' Contributed to Incest Charge. Newsweek.
  31. ↑ Kiwi Farms posts (other users)#Incest Case September '21 Continuance
  32. ↑ The hearing was scheduled for 10:00 AM;[29] news of the continuance broke at 8:31 AM.[31]
  33. ↑ https://twitter.com/terrybeigie/status/1438504504396161029 (archive: https://archive.ph/THcDL)
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 Kiwi Farms posts (other users)#Incest Case November '21 Continuance
  35. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/qwr53j/tried_going_to_the_hearing_but_was_turned_away_by/
  36. ↑ VINELink page
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 Jail Letter - 1 June 2022
  38. ↑ Kiwi Farms posts (Spamton G. Spamton)
  39. ↑ Kiwi Farms posts (other users)#EMS Claim
  40. ↑ Kiwi Farms post claiming that Chris was transferred to the Western State Hospital(archive)
  41. ↑ https://twitter.com/OnionfarmsMedia/status/1552724115345268736
  42. ↑ File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 9 August 2022 Pleadings-Orders.png
  43. ↑ File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 9 August 2022.png
  44. ↑ File:HeilbergStatement.png
  45. ↑ https://www.oyez.org/cases/1978/77-1301
  46. ↑ https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/19.2-303.6/
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 13 February 2023.png
  48. ↑ File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 11 August 2022.png
  49. ↑ File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 27 January 2023.png
  50. ↑ File:Court Record - Greene Circuit Court - Incest - (Chris, CR22000141-00) - 8 February 2023.png
  51. ↑ LinkedIn
  52. ↑ Gateway Homes
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The Players

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