DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions against former Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, including seditious conspiracy charges

April 15, 2026

TL;DR

The Justice Department is asking a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against 12 former members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
The convictions include seditious conspiracy charges, aiming to dismiss final standing Capitol riot charges.
Notable defendants affected include Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four Proud Boys, such as Ethan Nordean and Dominic Pezzola.
The Justice Department stated it is not in the interest of justice to continue prosecuting these cases.
This move follows President Trump's earlier pardons and sentence commutations for individuals convicted in connection with the Jan. 6 riot.

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