Judge orders Oath Keepers leader to remain in jail pending trial
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Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers leader accused of seditious conspiracy to overthrow the Biden presidency, will remain in jail as he awaits trial, a judge ruled on Wednesday.
"It is the totality of the evidence showing Defendant's leadership and strategic involvement in and advocacy for armed and violent actions against the federal government, combined with Defendant's preparedness and ready access to weapons sufficient to carry out such violent activities, that presents a significant risk of harm to others," Magistrate Judge Kimberly C. Priest Johnson of the Eastern District of Texas wrote in her opinion.
Rhodes is one of 11 defendants facing seditious conspiracy charges for his role in the US Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. He is accused of organizing a group that took part in the attack and then continued to plot against the Biden presidency and purchase weapons and gear after January 6. Rhodes has pleaded not guilty to his charges and is set to go to trial later this year, with proceedings in the federal district court in Washington, DC.
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