Defense attorneys want to depose a retired U.S. Army colonel and test pilot—among the longest serving members of the Oath Keepers—regarding the group’s long-standing role in providing security at events, civil disturbances, and natural disasters. Retired Col. John Siemens, 76, would provide exculpatory testimony benefitting the five defendants in the Oath Keepers seditious-conspiracy trial, but…
Defense Seeks Remote Deposition of Oath Keepers Expert on Group’s Longstanding Role Providing Security
Wife, 2 Dogs, and an Anniversary Message Make Jailed January 6 Defendant’s Day as Trial Looms
Angel Harrelson wanted to make sure her husband knew how much she loves him. She stood at the edge of Congressional Cemetery in Washington D.C. on a Saturday evening, holding up a hand-made sign. The message was simple and heartfelt: “Happy Anniversary to the Love of My Life, My King. 13 Years.” In a concrete-block…
Jury Selected in Oath Keepers Seditious Conspiracy Trial
WASHINGTON—The Oath Keepers jury selection ended on Sept. 29, with U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta announcing the 16 qualified jurors who will decide the defendants’ fate. Mehta brought to the courtroom a total of 44 prospective jurors whom he qualified during the week despite their strong feelings about Jan. 6, 2021. The prosecutors had the…
Oath Keepers Seditious-Conspiracy Trial Could Hinge on Centuries-Old Militia Laws: the Insurrection Act
September 29, 2022
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A federal law that dates to 1792 could play a major role in whether five Oath Keepers defendants on trial for seditious conspiracy in Washington are convicted of an alleged plot to attack the Capitol on Jan. 6 or acquitted because one can’t conspire to do something legal. The Insurrection Act has become widely discussed…
Judge: Oath Keepers Jurors Won’t be Disqualified for Opinions About Jan. 6
WASHINGTON—The judge in charge of the Oath Keepers trial said Sept. 28 that he will not disqualify any potential jurors based only on their opinions of the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, said that disqualifications will not be entered solely based on opinions on…
Subpoenas Drafted for 6 Convicted Oath Keepers, Seeking Evidence They Were Coerced to Lie in Plea Deals
Subpoenas have been drafted for six Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 crimes, looking for texts, emails, or other records that could show they were coerced by prosecutors to lie in their plea deals, a new court filing said. Defense attorneys in the Oath Keepers seditious-conspiracy trial underway in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C….
Many Prospective Oath Keeper Jurors Say They Can Be Impartial Despite Strong Views
September 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON—Many prospective jurors questioned on Tuesday and Wednesday for the Oath Keepers trial say they can be impartial despite having strong views on the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, former President Donald Trump, and gun control. Several prospects called what happened on Jan. 6 an insurrection, a term used by many Democrats…
Many Prospective Jurors in Oath Keepers Trial Say They Can Be Impartial Despite Strong Views
September 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON—Many prospective jurors questioned on Tuesday and Wednesday for the Oath Keepers trial say they can be impartial despite having strong views on the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, former President Donald Trump, and gun control. Several prospects called what happened on Jan. 6 an insurrection, a term used by many Democrats…
Historical Jan. 6 Sedition Trial of Oath Keepers Begins
The trial of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and four of his co-defendants is set to start in the U.S. District Court in Washington on Sept. 27, marking one of the most high-profile cases to emerge from the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Jury selection began Tuesday and could take several days, while the trial itself is expected…
Historic Jan. 6 Sedition Trial of Oath Keepers Begins
The trial of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and four of his co-defendants is set to start in the U.S. District Court in Washington on Sept. 27, marking one of the most high-profile cases to emerge from the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Jury selection began Tuesday and could take several days, while the trial itself is expected…
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