Oath Keepers Founder Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

Key Points:

– Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the Oath Keepers, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
– Rhodes led a seditious conspiracy to interrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.
– The punishment for Rhodes’ charge could set a precedent for other far-right groups, such as the Proud Boys.

Details:

Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers group, was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Thursday for leading a seditious conspiracy to interrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. Rhodes, along with several other members of the group, planned and coordinated their attack on the Capitol months in advance, according to prosecutors.

The sentence for Rhodes’ seditious conspiracy charge is significant and could potentially set a precedent for other far-right groups who participated in the January 6th attack, including the Proud Boys. The Justice Department has been actively pursuing charges against members of both groups and sees the sentencing of Rhodes as a strong message to those who seek to overthrow the government through violence.

Hot Take:

It’s satisfying to see justice being served to those who participated in the insurrection on January 6th. The sentencing of Stewart Rhodes sets a precedent for the punishment of future crimes committed by members of far-right groups and sends a strong message that the actions taken on that day will not be tolerated.

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