Oath Keepers
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| Founders | Stewart Rhodes |
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| Founded | March 2009 |
| Motto | "Not on our watch!" |
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| ID | 1233013 |
About Oath Keepers
Oath Keepers is an anti-government American far-right organization associated with the patriot and militia movements.
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot
... Until now, the longest sentences were the 18-year terms handed down last week to another Proud Boy, Ethan Nordean, and in May to Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia...
Proud Boy who led storming of US Capitol is jailed
... The longest prison sentence so far - 18 years - was doled out to Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes in May...
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for Capitol riot
... Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, was convicted on charges of seditious conspiracy and other crimes...
Four Proud Boys guilty of seditious conspiracy over US Capitol riot
... Last year two leaders of the Oath Keepers - one of the other major organised groups present at the Capitol riot - were convicted in the first successful prosecution for seditious conspiracy since 1995...
The Serbian who inspired US Capitol rioters, then emigrated to Texas
... Chief among them was Stewart Rhodes, head of the Oath Keepers militia...
Proud Boys face conspiracy trial for Capitol riot
... How is this trial different from the Oath Keepers case? In November last year the leader of the Oath Keepers militia, Stewart Rhodes, and head of the group s Florida chapter, Kelly Meggs, were convicted of seditious conspiracy - the most serious charges levelled against the more than 900 people who have been arrested in connection with the Capitol attack...
Here are the key findings in the January 6 committee's final report
... The report notes that the FBI was sent messages circulating on groups run by the far-right Oath Keepers and Proud Boys...
Far-right groups had racism rift before Capitol riot
... Oath Keepers and Proud Boys were among those who gathered at the Capitol that day, but leaders of the two groups criticised each other in sworn testimony...
Proud Boy who led storming of US Capitol is jailed
By Bernd Debusmann JrBBC News, Washington
A Proud Boy who led the US Capitol riot by smashing His Way into The Complex with a police shield before he filmed himself puffing a celebratory cigar has been sentenced to 10 Years in prison.
Dominic Pezzola , a 46-year-old former US Marine, fought with officers during the raid on Congress on 6 January 2021.
He was convicted of assaulting police and obstructing an official proceeding.
Another Proud Boy, Ethan Nordean , faces sentencing on a more serious seditious conspiracy charge on Friday.
A selfie video taken on The Day of the riot shows Pezzola smoking what he described as a " victory cigar" in The Capitol building.
During Friday's sentencing, an emotional Pezzola expressed some remorse for his actions.
But once The Prison term had been handed down and The Judge had left The Room , he shouted: " Trump won! "
Pezzola and Nordean went to trial alongside three other members of the organisation, including former chairman Enrique Tarrio and US military veterans Joe Biggs and Zachary Rehl.
On Thursday, Biggs and Rehl were sentenced to 17 and 15 years in prison respectively.
Of The Five , Pezzola was the only one acquitted of seditious conspiracy, a charge applied to defendants for plotting to overthrow the government or use force " to prevent, hinder, or delay The Execution of any law of The United States".
Prosecutors, however, argued that Pezzola's violent actions at the riot warranted a stiff sentence.
" Pezzola's actions and testimony leave No Doubt that he intended to influence or affect the conduct of government by intimidation or coercion, " prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo. " He committed crimes of terrorism on January 6. "
On Friday, Judge Timothy Kelly told Pezzola he had " played a significant role" in The Capitol riot, even if he was not in a leadership role in the Proud Boys.
" It was a national disgrace, What Happened , " Judge Kelly said.
During The Trial , a combative Pezzola had repeatedly downplayed his actions during the riot, arguing The Crowd were " trespassing protesters" rather than an " invading force".
He also told jurors that his actions That Day were explained by his reverting to military training when he saw police use non-lethal munitions to try to disperse The Crowd .
" In the military and Marine Corps, you don't ever Turn Around and Run Away , " Pezzola said.
" You're conditioned not to think about The Flight response. You're conditioned to run toward the danger. "
In an interview with the Washington Post after his conviction, Pezzola called The Trial a " complete sham" and repeated fringe claims that the riot was " set-up" by federal officials and informants.
More Than 1,100 have been arrested on riot-related charges, resulting in 630 guilty pleas and over 110 convictions.
The longest prison sentence So Far - 18 years - was doled out to Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes in May.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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