Rhodes, along with one other member of the far-right militia, was found guilty on Tuesday of the rare Civil War-era charge in the most significant trial yet over the Jan. 6 insurrection. In addition to the seditious conspiracy charge, he and several other defendants faced charges including conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy to prevent an officer from discharging their duties.
Now, the founder of the far-right militia faces up to 20 years behind bars. Kelly Meggs, a leader of the Florida Oath Keepers chapter, was also found guilty of seditious conspiracy. Their co-defendants—Thomas Caldwell, a retired Navy intelligence officer; member Kenneth Harrelson; and Jessica Watkins, who led an Ohio militia group—were found not guilty of the most serious charge. Every defendant was convicted of obstruction.
, 2020, meeting revealed in court. “But let’s just do it smart, and let’s do it while President Trump is still commander in chief.” Defense attorney Philip Linder said that the Oath Keepers’ main intent on Jan. 6 was simply to be a “peacekeeping force” and to provide security for several speakers throughout the week.
“I think it was stupid to go into the Capitol. One, because it wasn’t our mission,” Rhodes told jurors. “And two, it opened the door for our political enemies to persecute us. And that’s what happened, and here we are.”
Oops!
shannonrwatts Amen
JumboElliott76 Oh okay.
JoWilso99859694 He deserves it, but it is so unfair that their leader Donald Trump has not been indicted for seditious conspiracy. If this Country is to heal, Trump MUST be held accountable!
But nothing happening to the guy he was doing it for......... GTFOH! AMERICAN JURISPRUDENCE IS HOGWASH
You’re next Motherfucker!👇
So which is it, liberals? Rhodes is a clown who shot out his own eye, or a dangerous insurrectionist who nearly toppled the federal government? Sure wish you'd decide.
So the typical liberal D.C. jury found the play-time revolutionary guilty. Big surprise. How about you put aside the January 6 Committee narrative and explain what the FBI mole was doing in the group. Because something stinks here.
Enemy
You got your fall guy which is fine by Trump. Now go after the one who had something to gain,Trump.
How’s that freedom taste Stew?
shannonrwatts
shannonrwatts Who is next?
shannonrwatts I’m sure elonmusk will put him in charge of something at twitter. 🤔
That eye patch? Self inflicted He dropped a loaded shotgun in 1993..and it went off..😂
Yes!
A dude who led a bunch of dudes into the capitol on Jan 6th has now been officially charged with seditious conspiracy against the US Gov. And seditious Rhodes was there on behalf of who? That's right, THE guy elonmusk just welcomed back so he could spread more sedition.
..kangaroo courts
DanCrenshawTX dad?
“Jessica Watkins, was also charged with civil disorder and aiding and abetting after she admitted she helped push law enforcement officers inside the Capitol.”
Rhodes was no bit player, including one where he is heard saying his only regret was not bringing rifles to the Capitol. “We could have fixed it right then and there. I’d hang fuckin’ Pelosi from the lamppost,” Rhodes said in the recording.
Traitor. Prison for life please.
So when is the public execution?! Asking for an orange friend.
YES!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
TrumpTrashTaliban JanSixSBags Yallquada TrumpWERETreason LockEmUP
Bet he didn’t see that coming
Lol, fuuuuuuck the Oath Keepers!
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