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Stewart Rhodes and Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy

The Department of Justice charges Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and 10 other members with seditious conspiracy for plotting to use force to prevent the peaceful transfer of presidential power. This is the first time seditious conspiracy charges are brought in connection with the January 6 attack. The indictment alleges the group stockpiled weapons at a Virginia hotel as a "quick reaction force" and coordinated in military-style formations to breach the Capitol.