DOJ Charges Former Oath Keeper Ray Epps Amid Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theories

Former Oath Keeper member Ray Epps, who was targeted by Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, has been charged by the Justice Department with a misdemeanor count of disorderly and disruptive conduct in connection with the U.S. Capitol attacks. Epps, who denies being an undercover federal agent, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News and Tucker Carlson for spreading the conspiracy theory. He claims the false accusations resulted in threats, harassment, and financial turmoil for him and his wife. Epps is expected to plead guilty to the charge.