Oath Keepers sought Capitol riot ‘alliance’ with Proud Boys: Feds

It is the first time US prosecutors have suggested the militia and far-right group may have coordinated before the riot.

A reputed leader in the Oath Keepers militia group discussed forming an “alliance” and coordinating plans with another hardline group, the Proud Boys, ahead of the riot at the United States Capitol on January 6, according to new court papers. The court filing, which detail messages from Kelly Meggs, described by authorities as the leader of the Florida chapter of the Oath Keepers, is the first time prosecutors have suggested that the members of the two far-right groups were communicating with each other before coming to Washington. Meggs is among 10 members and associates of the Oath Keepers charged with plotting to stop Congress from certifying the election victory of President Joe Biden. The case against those affiliated with the Oath Keepers is the largest conspiracy case brought by prosecutors so far in the attack.