Article 5TZXA Leader of Oath Keepers militia group faces sedition charge over Capitol attack

Leader of Oath Keepers militia group faces sedition charge over Capitol attack

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Martin Pengelly in New York and agencies
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Stewart Rhodes and 10 others face 20-year prison sentences as the first charged with seditious conspiracy in January 6 insurrection

Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, has been arrested and charged with seditious conspiracy in the 6 January attack on the US Capitol, the Department of Justice said on Thursday.

Ten others face the same charge, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

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