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The group ultimately decided not to bring firearms to the protests due to D.C.'s laws prohibiting open carry at protests. Prosecutors said it was at this meeting that Watkins and Kelly Meggs first discussed what weapons they could bring to D.C. "Because if you don't guys, you're going to be in a bloody, bloody civil war, and a bloody-well, you can call it an insurrection or you can call it a war or fight," Rhodes added. On November 9, Rhodes held an Oath Keeper meeting attended by Watkins, Kelly Meggs, Harrelson and Hackett in which he called for the group to defend Trump post election and "do what needs to be done" to save the country. The post also said Oath Keepers should be prepared to act at any point in the future if Trump was to invoke the Insurrection Act, which permits the president to deploy active duty troops under certain circumstances.Īs part of their plans to disrupt the certification of the Electoral votes, the group attended parliamentary combat practice events, and discussed whether or not to bring guns to the protests. for January 6 in order to show support for Donald Trump and "fight to defeat the enemies foreign and domestic who are attempting a coup, through the massive vote fraud and related attacks on our Republic." The message from Rhodes, referred to as "Person One" in court filings, described how it is "critical that all patriots" who can travel to Washing D.C. The Department of Justice states an apparent call to arms was posted on the Oath Keepers website by Rhodes two days before the January 6 attack. DoJĪccording to prosecutors, between November 3 and January 6, all 17 defendants did knowingly "combine, conspire, confederate, and agree" to commit an offense against the United States, namely "to stop, delay, and hinder" the certification of the Electoral College vote in Congress.
Oath Keeper Jessica Watkins seen in full parliamentary gear on January 6.
These are Sandra Parker, Bennie Parker, Laura Steele, Kelly Meggs, Connie Meggs, Kenneth Harrelson, Roberto Minuta, Joshua James, Jonathan Walden, Joseph Hackett, William Isaacs, David Moerschel, Brian Ulrich, and Beeks. The trio have since been charged in a number of superseding indictments with other Oath Keepers members and allies, bringing the total number to 17. Oath Keepers Donovan Crowl, Thomas Caldwell and J essica Watkins were the first to be charged in connection to the Capitol attack. The conspiracy charges are the largest single indictment of the investigation into the January 6 attack.Įarlier this year, there were reports that at least some Oath Keeper defendants could face "sedation" charges due to the seriousness of their alleged crimes. "There Will Be Bloodshed": The Million MAGA March Turned Violent After DarkĪccording to the latest indictment, the Oath Keeper members face a number of charges, including conspiracy, obstructing an official proceeding, unlawful entry of a restricted building or grounds, and resisting or impeding certain officers in relation to the January 6 attack.Oath Keepers Promoted Anti-Government Attacks: Insurrection, by Definition.Multiple Jan 6 Defendants Request Permission To Travel Over Thanksgiving.