A man who served as No. 2 to Stewart Rhodes, the group’s leader, is said to have secretly reported to the F.B.I. in the months leading up to the Jan. 6 attack. Source: New York Times
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Oath Keepers Leader Points Finger at Colleagues in Sedition Trial
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2022
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right militia, testified that he did not order anyone to go into the Capitol on Jan. 6 and that he had nothing to do with an armed force waiting nearby. Source: New York Times
Proud Boys Ignored Orders Given at Pre-Jan. 6 Meeting
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2022
The directives, given during a video conference, included obeying police lines and keeping away from ordinary protesters. But members of the far-right group played aggressive roles in several breaches at the Capitol. Source: New York Times
Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers Leader, Is Denied Bail on Sedition Charge
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2022
A federal judge said Mr. Rhodes, who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, was a flight risk partly because of “elaborate escape tunnels” in his backyard. Source: New York Times
F.B.I. Launches Investigation into Capitol Riot Conspiracy Charges
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2021
An initial wave of arrests was based on news accounts and social media. Proving a conspiracy could be a lot tougher. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers at the U.S. Capitol Riot Face Charges
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2021
Several people from President Trump’s home state were seen in or around last week’s melee. Some now face federal charges. Source: New York Times
These New Yorkers Are Accused of Taking Part in the US Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2021
Several people from President Trump’s home state were seen in or around last week’s melee. Two now face federal charges. Source: New York Times