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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Following reports of tensions between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli tourists, a group of Israeli teenagers were attacked on the Greek island of Rhodes after leaving a nightclub. According to the victims, some of the teens were physically assaulted while one of the attackers filmed the encounter. The incident began when a man approached the group and then called over a large number of people. The teenagers scattered to hide as they were chased by the attackers, with local police later escorting them back to their apartment.
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Following their release from prison, leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys, Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio, respectively, are regrouping and vowing retribution against their perceived enemies. Rhodes, whose 18-year sentence was commuted, defends his actions and calls for the prosecution of Capitol police and Justice Department lawyers. Tarrio, whose 22-year sentence was also commuted, similarly demands imprisonment for members of the January 6th committee and insists he is still a Proud Boy. Both men plan to re-engage in political activity.
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Incoming Vice President Vance supports pardons for peaceful Jan. 6 protestors unjustly prosecuted, excluding those who committed violence. President-elect Trump also intends to issue pardons swiftly, with some exceptions for extreme actions, despite previously minimizing the riot’s severity. However, this stance contrasts sharply with concerns raised by judges, such as Judge Mehta, who highlighted the gravity of some crimes committed that day, specifically mentioning the seditious conspiracy conviction of Stewart Rhodes. The potential for pardons remains a contentious issue, with significant disagreement over the criteria for leniency.
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John Q. Hosedrinker