The Justice Department has requested a federal appeals court to dismiss the seditious conspiracy convictions of leaders from the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. This move would further erase the legal consequences for these individuals, following pardons previously granted by former President Trump. Prosecutors cited a consistent practice of seeking dismissal in cases where it is deemed in the interest of justice. The government’s request aims to vacate the convictions, effectively dismissing the indictments for those found guilty of orchestrating plots to disrupt the transfer of power after the 2020 election.
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Following the January 6th attack, Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was charged with seditious conspiracy and subsequently found guilty, receiving an 18-year prison sentence. However, Rhodes was pardoned by Donald Trump in January 2025, leading to his release. Rhodes has since announced plans to “relaunch” and “rebuild” the Oath Keepers, citing the current political climate as justification for potential actions. He expressed his belief that Trump could call upon the militia to address perceived invasions, insurrections, and resistance to federal law, and stated his desire for Trump to command them.
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The Proud Boys leaders’ demand for $100 million in compensation over their January 6th prosecutions is a truly astonishing development. The audacity of this claim, following their convictions for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the attack on the Capitol, is staggering. It’s difficult to comprehend how individuals who participated in an attempt to overturn a democratic election could even contemplate such a lawsuit.
The sheer nerve involved is breathtaking. These individuals were convicted, their actions were undeniably aimed at undermining democratic processes, and yet they seek financial reward from the very government they sought to overthrow. It’s a blatant attempt to profit from sedition, a complete disregard for the rule of law, and an insult to every American who believes in the principles of democracy.… Continue reading
President Trump pardoned over 1,000 individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack, including commutations for 14 far-right extremists convicted of seditious conspiracy. These pardons encompass individuals convicted of felonies such as assaulting police and property destruction. The actions have drawn criticism, including from the brother of a Capitol Police officer killed following the attack, while support remains strong among Trump’s base. Despite the pardons, the convictions and criminal records remain.
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President Trump issued roughly 1,500 pardons and 14 commutations to individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol attack, including those convicted of seditious conspiracy. This action, fulfilling a campaign promise, pardoned individuals convicted of offenses ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies such as assaulting law enforcement. The decision drew immediate criticism, described as an “outrageous insult to our justice system,” while Trump defended his actions, referring to the defendants as “hostages.” Despite the pardons, the extensive FBI investigation and resulting convictions stand as a public record of the events of January 6th.
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Matt Underwood