Ray Epps Sentenced to a Year of Probation for Role in Capitol Riot

Former Oath Keeper avoids jail time amid conspiracy theories of undercover government involvement

Ray Epps, a former Oath Keeper from Arizona, was sentenced to a year of probation for his actions during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
Epps was charged with a single misdemeanor count of disruptive or disorderly conduct in a restricted area in U.S. District Court in Washington.
Prosecutors had requested six months of prison time, but the judge took into consideration Epps’ alleged contrition, and apparent cooperation with congressional investigators.
Epps will have to pay $500 in restitution, and do 100 hours of community service.
Epps has been the subject of right-wing conspiracy theories suggesting he was an undercover government agent who helped incite the Capitol attack.