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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced for seditous conspiracy in Capitol attack

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Overview

  • Federal prosecutors are seeking a 25-year prison sentence for Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, for his role in the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
  • Rhodes and fellow Oath Keeper Kelly Meggs were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in November, while eight of their co-defendants should receive prison sentences of between 10 and 21 years.
  • Rhodes is asking for a sentence of time served.
  • The Justice Department is seeking a 25-year prison sentence for Rhodes.
  • Rhodes' attorneys argue the group was created to assist in disaster relief and community protection.