April 14, 2026

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol to keep President Donald Trump in the White House over five years ago.

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

TL;DR

  • The Justice Department is appealing seditious conspiracy convictions for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders.
  • These leaders were sentenced to prison for their roles in the U.S. Capitol attack.
  • The attack was intended to keep Donald Trump in the White House.