Stewart Rhodes of Oath Keepers found guilty of sedition in Capitol attack

Far-right group Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and his associate Kelly Meggs were found guilty of sedition and other felonies related to the January 6 insurrection on Tuesday.

There are recordings and surveillance videos of Stewart Rhodes and other Oath Keepers organizing and opposing the transfer of presidential power to Joe Biden. The Justice Department alleged that Rhodes and other Oath Keepers brought firearms and tactical gear to Washington, DC in the days leading up to Jan 6 insurrection.

Seditious conspiracy
Rhodes and Meggs are the first in nearly 30 years to face sentencing for seditious conspiracy, which calls for up to 20 years in prison. This Civil War-era law gets used when people conspire to overthrow, destroy, seize the property of or levy war against the US government.

The jury deliberated for three days before handing over the conviction. Three other members of the Oath Keepers were also convicted on the same day for different charges.

More trials
Two more seditious conspiracy trials involving more Oath Keepers and another far-right group, Proud Boys, will take place in the coming weeks.