PROUD BOYS TRIAL
Prosecutors have already detailed the Oath Keepers' alleged plans to disrupt the certification of the electoral votes, including by gathering weapons, forming "Quick Reaction Force" squads, and deploying military strategies on the day of the riot.ĭuring the opening statements of the trial on Monday, federal prosecutor Jeffrey Nestler argued Rhodes and the Oath Keepers "concocted a plan for armed rebellion" and said their objective was to "stop by whatever means necessary the lawful transfer of presidential power, including by taking up arms against the United States government," as Insider reported. The Oath Keepers members are accused of several other crimes as well, including obstruction of an official proceeding and tampering of documents. The central charge brought against Rhodes and the other accused Oath Keepers is seditious conspiracy, a crime that involves purposefully conspiring to overthrow the US government or hinder any US law from taking effect. The historic trial is set to take place over several weeks, here's what to know: Along with the Proud Boys and other far-right organizations, its members are accused of stoking violence at the Capitol insurrection and working to block the government's certification of President Joe Biden's election victory. Rhodes founded the Oath Keepers in 2009 and over the past decade courted former military and law enforcement members into its ranks, growing the group into one of the most prominent militia movements in the country. It's one of two cases against Oath Keepers set for trial this year. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison. It is one of the most significant cases to come from the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and the first trial stemming from the riot to include the rare and serious charge of seditious conspiracy.Įlmer Stewart Rhodes, the 56-year-old leader of the Oath Keepers, is facing trial along with four fellow members.
The seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group began this week in a federal court in Washington, DC.
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