Oath Keepers Convicted of Sedition Get Lighter Sentences

Two lower-level members of the Oath Keepers, David Moerschel and Joseph Hackett, were each sentenced to 3 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the Jan. 6 attack.
Prosecutors had sought longer sentences of 10 and 12 years respectively for the two men, who helped gather weapons and supplies for other Oath Keepers.
The sentences were lighter than those given to higher-ranking Oath Keepers like Stewart Rhodes, signaling the judge considered their lesser roles.
The judge acknowledged the men committed serious crimes but noted Moerschel was only in the Capitol for 12 minutes and neither directly engaged in violence.
Both men quickly disavowed the Oath Keepers after Jan. 6, expressed regret for their actions, and cooperated with law enforcement.