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"Ray Epps Sentenced to Probation for Capitol Riot Involvement"

Ray Epps, a former Trump supporter targeted by a conspiracy theory alleging he was a government agent involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was sentenced to probation for disorderly conduct. Despite pleading guilty and denying the false narrative in court, Epps and his wife faced death threats and had to go into hiding. The FBI initially declined to prosecute Epps, citing insufficient evidence, but right-wing media perpetuated the theory. Epps' lawyer highlighted the hardships faced by the couple, and the judge acknowledged this in the sentencing. The reason for the government's reversal in filing a case against Epps remains unclear.

via The New York Times|

#conspiracy-theory #false-narrative #jan-6-capitol-riot

legalcrime2 years ago•1 min saved

"January 6 Figure Ray Epps Sentenced to One Year Probation"

Ray Epps, a figurehead of false conspiracy theories around the January 6 US Capitol attack, has been sentenced to one year of probation for disorderly conduct in a restricted area. Despite being falsely claimed as a federal agent who helped incite the attack, prosecutors have clarified that Epps was never an undercover government agent. Epps, who never entered the Capitol, admitted his original goal was to surround it and let lawmakers "know that we're not happy." He has also sued Fox News and Tucker Carlson for defamation.

via CNN|

#capitol-attack #conspiracy-theories #january-6

legalcrime2 years ago•2 min saved

Capitol Riot Conspirator Ray Epps Sentenced to Probation

Ray Epps, a former Marine targeted by conspiracy theories, has been sentenced to one year of probation and 100 hours of community service for his involvement in the Capitol riot. Despite denying claims that he was a federal agent, Epps was captured on video outside Congress on January 6, 2021, and seen urging people to enter the building. Conspiracy theories alleging his ties to the FBI have persisted, leading to Epps suing Fox News for defamation. Over 1,200 defendants have been charged in connection with the riot, with more than 900 pleading guilty or being convicted.

via BBC.com|

#capitol-riot #community-service #conspiracy-theories

legalcrime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ray Epps Receives Probation for Capitol Riot Involvement Amid Conspiracy Theories"

Ray Epps, a former Oath Keeper falsely accused of being a government agent, received probation for his role in the Capitol riot, despite prosecutors requesting six months in prison. Epps, who confessed to law enforcement and helped congressional investigators, faced death threats due to far-right conspiracy theories, including claims echoed by Donald Trump. The judge acknowledged Epps' involvement in the mob but also recognized the impact of false accusations on his life, ultimately concluding that mitigating circumstances warranted probation.

via POLITICO|

#capitol-riot #conspiracy-theories #legalcrime

legalcrime2 years ago•3 min saved

"January 6th Protest Organizer Ray Epps Sentenced to One Year Probation"

Ray Epps, the January 6 protestor seen instructing people to enter the Capitol, has been sentenced to one year of probation, a $500 restitution payment, and 100 hours of community service. Despite conspiracy theories alleging he was an FBI informant, Epps pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. He expressed remorse during sentencing, acknowledging the falsehood of election fraud claims. His sentence is lighter than others, with prosecutors requesting six months in prison. The judge cited Epps' efforts to calm tensions during the riot and his previous community service in the decision.

via Daily Mail|

#capitol-riot #conspiracy-theories #january-6

legalcrime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Jan. 6 Figure Ray Epps Sentenced to One Year Probation for Capitol Riot Involvement"

Ray Epps, a figure targeted by right-wing conspiracy theories regarding the Capitol riot, was sentenced to a year of probation for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack. Epps, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge, received no jail time but will have to serve 100 hours of community service. He has been the subject of death threats and filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News for spreading baseless claims about him. Despite prosecutors backing his denials of being a government plant, Epps and his wife have faced significant upheaval, including selling their property and fleeing their home.

via The Associated Press|

#capitol-riot #conspiracy-theories #jan-6-attack

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

January 6 Conspiracy Theory Figure Charged in Capitol Riot Misdemeanor

Ray Epps, who was the subject of right-wing conspiracy theories suggesting he was part of a secret FBI plot to orchestrate the January 6 Capitol riot, has been charged with a misdemeanor related to the riot. Epps is expected to plead guilty. Some defendants in other January 6 cases have pointed to Epps, but prosecutors have consistently denied any affiliation between Epps and law enforcement. Epps has denied inciting the riot and has filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News and Tucker Carlson.

via CNN|

#capitol-riot #conspiracy-theories #crime

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Ray Epps Charged in Capitol Attack, Debunking Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory

Ray Epps, the man falsely accused of being a government agent involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, has been charged with disorderly conduct for entering a restricted area on the Capitol grounds. Epps, a former Marine and Trump supporter, became the target of baseless allegations that he helped instigate the violence to discredit Trump and his supporters. The conspiracy theory was promoted by Tucker Carlson and echoed by Republican politicians. Epps sued Fox News for defamation, but the charges filed against him now undermine the conspiracy theory. Epps is one of the few individuals in the mob who never entered the Capitol to be prosecuted, and it remains unclear why the Justice Department decided to charge him now. The unfounded accusations had severe consequences for Epps and his wife, who received death threats and had to sell their property.

via The New York Times|

#capitol-attack #charges #conspiracy-theory

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Federal Charges Filed Against Jan. 6 Protester Linked to Unproven Hard-Right Conspiracy Theories"

Federal prosecutors have charged Ray Epps, a Utah man who participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol protest, with one misdemeanor count of disruptive or disorderly conduct in a restricted area. Epps, who became the subject of conspiracy theories accusing him of being an FBI informant, is expected to plead guilty to the charge. While Epps can be seen in videos encouraging the crowd to enter the Capitol, he claims he never entered the building. Epps' inclusion in FBI photos and subsequent removal led to speculation about his involvement in a false flag operation. Epps filed a libel suit against Fox News, alleging false accusations. Over 1,100 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol riot.

via POLITICO|

#conspiracy-theories #criminal-charges #fbi-informant

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

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.

via ABC News|

#conspiracy-theories #defamation-lawsuit #jan-6-capitol-attack

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Charged Pro-Trump Protestor Ray Epps Fuels Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theories

Ray Epps, the pro-Trump protester who has been the subject of right-wing conspiracy theories regarding the January 6 Capitol riot, has been charged with disorderly conduct for his actions on that day. Federal prosecutors filed a single count against Epps, noting that he was on restricted grounds at the U.S. Capitol during the riot. Epps, a former member of the right-wing Oath Keepers group, is scheduled for a plea agreement hearing on Wednesday. He has been at the center of false conspiracy theories suggesting the FBI provoked the riot, and he previously filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News and Tucker Carlson.

via CNBC|

#capitol-riot #disorderly-conduct #jan-6-conspiracy-theories

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DOJ Charges Ray Epps, Key Figure in Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theories

Ray Epps, a participant in the January 6 Capitol attack, has been charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) with one misdemeanor count of disorderly or disruptive conduct on restricted grounds. Epps, whose removal from the FBI's Capitol Violence webpage fueled conspiracy theories that he was a federal informant, is expected to enter a plea deal. While most individuals who unlawfully gathered on the Capitol grounds have not been charged, Epps' involvement in attempting to deescalate tensions between police and rioters, as well as his proximity to restricted areas, led to his charges. Epps has filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News and Tucker Carlson for spreading conspiracy theories about his involvement.

via NBC News|

#conspiracy-theories #crime #disorderly-conduct

politics2 years ago•11 min saved

The Controversy Surrounding Ray Epps and the Capitol Riot.

Ray Epps, a Jan. 6 protester, is at the center of a far-right conspiracy theory that he was a government agent who incited the Capitol riot. Epps, a passionate supporter of President Trump, went to Washington to protest the 2020 election. His often contradictory behavior that day spawned the conspiracy theory. Epps is now in hiding after death threats forced him to sell his home. He relives January 6th every day of his life.

via CBS News|

#capitol-riot #conspiracy-theory #government-informant

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Man demands retraction from Fox News and Tucker Carlson over January 6 lies.

Ray Epps, the man falsely accused by January 6 conspiracists of leading an FBI plot to orchestrate the insurrection, has demanded an on-air retraction from Fox News and Tucker Carlson for "false and defamatory statements" made about him. Epps denied working for the FBI or federal law enforcement in a private deposition with the House committee that investigated January 6. His attorney has demanded a formal retraction and on-air apology for the lies spread about Epps on the channel. The legal notice comes at a precarious time for Fox News, which is being sued for $1.6 billion in a monster defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems.

via CNN|

#conspiracy-theories #fox-news #january-6

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Ray Epps demands retraction from Tucker Carlson over conspiracy theory.

Ray Epps, a man at the center of a right-wing conspiracy theory about the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, has demanded that Fox News host Tucker Carlson retract his "false and defamatory statements" alleging that Epps was secretly working with the federal government during the attack. Epps' lawyer has demanded that Carlson and Fox News publicly retract the claim and issue a formal on-air apology for the lies spread about Epps. Epps and his wife have been subjected to threats, intimidation, and harassment as a result of the conspiracy theory. Fox News has not yet responded to the request for comment.

via NBC News|

#capitol-attack #conspiracy-theory #fox-news