Justice Department Appeals Sentences for Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 Attack

The Justice Department has appealed the sentences of seven members of the Oath Keepers, including founder Stewart Rhodes, for their involvement in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The appeal indicates that prosecutors are dissatisfied with the severity of the jail terms handed down by the federal judge overseeing the case. The sentences for the defendants fell below the recommended guidelines, prompting the DOJ to seek longer prison terms. The appeals will be considered by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, along with appeals filed by the defendants challenging their convictions and sentences.