Oath Keeper Brian Ulrich Sentenced to Probation for Capitol Riot Role
Ulrich's cooperation with prosecutors led to a lenient sentence in the seditious conspiracy case.
- Brian Ulrich, a former Oath Keeper, was sentenced to three years of probation and six months of home detention after pleading guilty to seditious conspiracy.
- Ulrich's cooperation with the Justice Department was pivotal in the prosecution of key figures involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.
- His testimony provided crucial evidence against Oath Keepers' leader Stewart Rhodes and others, contributing to their convictions.
- U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta acknowledged Ulrich's acceptance of responsibility, emphasizing the significance of the seditious conspiracy charge.
- The lenient sentence reflects Ulrich's role in helping the nation move past the events of January 6, as the legal system continues to address the aftermath.