Keepers

Federal Judge Lifts Travel Ban on Oath Keepers After Trump’s Commutation, Amid Legal Debate on Supervised Release

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WASHINGTON — In a notable reversal, a federal judge lifted the travel restrictions for Stewart Rhodes and his co-defendants, all members of the far-right Oath Keepers group. These individuals faced lengthy sentences for their roles in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot but saw their sentences commuted by former President Donald Trump as part of a broader act of clemency that affected over 1,500 individuals linked to the events of that day. U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta initially imposed a directive that barred these defendants from entering Washington, D.C., unless they obtained court … Read more

Former Oath Keepers Lawyer Faces Prison for Instructing Evidence Destruction Post-Capitol Riot

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WASHINGTON — A Texas attorney involved with the Oath Keepers militia is scheduled for sentencing next week with federal prosecutors seeking a prison term exceeding a year. The lawyer, Kellye SoRelle, 45, from Granbury, pled guilty in October to charges that include one count of obstructing an official proceeding and one misdemeanor related to unauthorized entry into restricted areas. SoRelle, a former Republican candidate for the Texas House of Representatives and the general counsel of the Oath Keepers, was charged in what has become the largest Capitol riot case handled by the government to date. … Read more

Ex-Legal Counsel for Oath Keepers Admits to Altering Evidence in Capitol Riot Case

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant development relating to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot investigations, a former attorney for the Oath Keepers, an extremist group, has pleaded guilty to charges of evidence tampering. This guilty plea marks a critical moment in the ongoing cases tied to the violent event that sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The attorney, who had provided legal counsel to the Oath Keepers, admitted to altering, deleting, and falsifying records connected with the group’s communications prior to the Capitol attack. These documents included crucial digital communications between members of … Read more

Ex-Oath Keepers Attorney Admits to Obstruction in Capitol Riot Case

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Washington, D.C. – A former legal advisor to the Oath Keepers, a prominent far-right militia group, has admitted her role in obstructing the certification of the 2020 Presidential election results, culminating her involvement in the events surrounding the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Kellye SoRelle, who had provided legal counsel for the group, entered a guilty plea to charges of obstructing an official proceeding. SoRelle’s admission comes as part of a broader investigation into the January 6 events, which has seen numerous members of the Oath Keepers facing a variety of charges from … Read more