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politics7 months ago

Ed Martin Reviews Pardon for Jan. 6 Ringleader Stewart Rhodes

Ed Martin, the new Justice Department pardon attorney, personally reviewed a pardon application for Stewart Rhodes, the Jan. 6 Capitol attack ringleader, amid a broader effort by conservative figures to seek clemency for Jan. 6 defendants. Martin, a controversial figure with ties to Jan. 6 defendants and a history of advocacy for their legal defense, is now serving as the first political appointee in this role, raising concerns about the politicization of the pardon process.

via Politico|
#ed-martin#jan-6-capitol-attack#pardon-applications
politics1 year ago

"Oath Keepers' Son: From Trauma to Triumph in Long Shot Election Bid"

Dakota Adams, the son of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, is running for the Montana Legislature as a Democrat, aiming to share his story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and his vision for democracy. Adams, who escaped his father's control in 2018, is working in construction, taking college classes, and volunteering as a firefighter. Despite the district's strong Republican leanings, he believes his campaign can help change perspectives and plans to sell his former anti-government protest gear.

via The Associated Press|
#democratic-campaign#montana#oath-keepers
politics2 years ago

Oath Keeper turns on leader in Capitol riot investigation.

Roberto Minuta, an Oath Keeper who participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, criticized the group's founder, Stewart Rhodes, for turning the organization into a "political 'rah-rah Trump' disaster" that led members into criminal activity. Minuta was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for seditious conspiracy. He apologized for his actions and expressed remorse, but the judge found his violent intentions in the weeks preceding Jan. 6 to be clear. Rhodes and another Oath Keeper were previously sentenced to 18 and 12 years in prison, respectively, for their roles in the riot.

via POLITICO|
#jan-6-capitol-riot#oath-keepers#politics
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers founder receives longest Jan. 6 sentence with 18 years in prison.

Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right militant group Oath Keepers, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy, the longest sentence imposed to date over the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Rhodes was convicted in November by a federal court jury in Washington. The militant group's members include current and retired U.S. military personnel, law enforcement officers, and first responders. Rhodes expressed no remorse and instead accused the far left of destroying America. Co-defendant Kelly Meggs, a former Florida Chapter leader also convicted of seditious conspiracy, was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

via Reuters|
#jan-6-capitol-riot#oath-keepers#politics
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers founder sentenced to 18 years for Capitol riot involvement.

Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right militia Oath Keepers, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the US Capitol riot. Rhodes was convicted on charges of seditious conspiracy and other crimes, making his sentence the longest yet given to a Capitol rioter. Meanwhile, Kelly Meggs, the leader of the militia's Florida chapter, was jailed for 12 years. Prosecutors had asked for 25 years for Rhodes and 21 years for Meggs.

via BBC|
#capitol-riot#oath-keepers#politics
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for role in Jan. 6 insurrection.

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Rhodes claimed that being convicted of seditious conspiracy makes him a "political prisoner," but U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta rejected this assertion, stating that Rhodes is a threat to the country and the fabric of democracy. Rhodes directed members of his far-right extremist group via walkie-talkie as they made their way into the Capitol in a military-style "stack" formation.

via The Hill|
#jan-6-riot#oath-keepers#political-prisoner
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers Founder Gets 18-Year Sentence for Jan. 6 Sedition Plot

Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right Oath Keepers, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy in November. In a politically-charged speech before his sentencing, Rhodes called himself a "political prisoner" and said he hopes former President Donald Trump will win in 2024. The judge disagreed, saying it was Rhodes' actions that led to his criminal convictions. Rhodes is the longest sentence imposed on a Jan. 6 defendant to date.

via NBC News|
#jan-6-attack#oath-keepers#politics
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy.

Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right group known as the Oath Keepers, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, receiving the longest sentence in a Jan. 6 case to date. Prosecutors had asked for a sentence of 25 years in prison, saying Rhodes qualified for a more lengthy sentence under federal anti-terrorism laws given the "threat of harm and the historic significance" of his crimes.

via CBS News|
#capitol-attack#jan-6#oath-keepers
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes faces sentencing for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack.

Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the Oath Keepers, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for leading a plot to keep former President Donald Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election. Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy, obstructing an official proceeding, and tampering with documents. The sentence is the first handed down in over a decade for seditious conspiracy. Prosecutors had asked for 25 years behind bars and to apply enhanced terrorism sentencing penalties. Rhodes' actions were ruled as domestic terrorism by District Judge Amit Mehta.

via CNN|
#domestic-terrorism#january-6th#oath-keepers
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers founder sentenced for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack.

Oath Keepers founder, Stewart Rhodes, and another member of his far-right militia are set to be sentenced for conspiring to prevent the peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 6, 2021, and keep former President Donald Trump in office. The sentencing comes after a July 2022 Jan. 6 Committee hearing focused on how far-right groups, including the Oath Keepers, reacted to a tweet by Trump calling on supporters to head to Washington on Jan. 6.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#far-right-militia#jan-6-attack#oath-keepers
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers founder seeks leniency in Jan. 6 sentence.

Lawyers for Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, convicted of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, are urging the judge to sentence him to the time behind bars he has already served, while the Justice Department is seeking 25 years in prison. Rhodes' attorneys argue that his writings and statements were "protected political speech" and that he did not incite or encourage imminent violent or unlawful acts. Prosecutors describe the Oath Keepers' actions as "terrorism" and say a harsh sentence is critical to deter future political violence.

via The Associated Press|
#jan-6-attack#oath-keepers#political-violence
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers founder seeks leniency in Jan. 6 sentence.

Lawyers for Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers founder convicted of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, are urging the judge to sentence him to the time behind bars he has already served, while the Justice Department is seeking 25 years in prison. Rhodes' attorneys argued that all of his writings and statements were "protected political speech" and that he did not incite or encourage imminent violent or unlawful acts. Prosecutors described the Oath Keepers' actions as "terrorism" and said a harsh sentence is critical to deter future political violence.

via Yahoo News|
#jan-6-attack#oath-keepers#political-violence
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers Leader Requests Leniency in Sedition Sentence.

Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers militia, is seeking leniency in his sentencing for his role in the seditious conspiracy to prevent Joe Biden from becoming president on Jan. 6, 2021. Rhodes argues that he should receive a "time served" sentence out of respect for his history of "good works," including creating the Oath Keepers. However, federal prosecutors argue that Rhodes should be punished harshly for exploiting his public influence and inspiring violence to keep Donald Trump in office. Rhodes is expected to be sentenced on May 25.

via Rolling Stone|
#leniency#oath-keepers#politics
crime2 years ago

Oath Keepers founder Rhodes requests leniency in sedition case sentencing.

Attorneys for Stewart Rhodes, founder of the right-wing extremist group Oath Keepers, have asked a judge to sentence him to time served or roughly 16 months behind bars, citing his military service and the group's community involvement. Federal prosecutors have sought a 25-year prison term for Rhodes for seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Rhodes and eight followers face sentencing later this month. Prosecutors have called for "swift and severe" punishment, saying Rhodes's group's actions went far beyond the scope and magnitude of any other Jan. 6 defendants sentenced so far.

via The Washington Post|
#capitol-attack#crime#oath-keepers
politics2 years ago

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes faces 25-year prison sentence.

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the Capitol riot, is asking for a sentence of time served, while the Justice Department is seeking a 25-year prison sentence. Rhodes' attorneys argue that his founding of the group and military service should serve as a credit to his character. Prosecutors alleged Rhodes and his co-defendants planned ahead of the attack to oppose the peaceful presidential transition of power and keep Donald Trump in office. Rhodes' sentencing is scheduled for later this month.

via CBS News|
#capitol-riot#oath-keepers#politics