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Seditious conspiracy charge against Oath Keepers founder and others in Jan. 6 riot faces First Amendment hurdle

  • Written by Timothy Zick, Professor of Law, William & Mary Law School
imageStewart Rhodes faces up to 20 years behind bars if convicted of seditious conspiracy.AP Photo/Susan Walsh

The seditious conspiracy charges filed against Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers militia, along with 10 other defendants, opens a new and significant chapter in the events of Jan. 6, 2021.

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