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Just a brief update on these traitors. And THESE are just the Oath Keeper traitors, there are soooo many more!
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - Two members of the far-right Oath Keepers were sentenced to prison on Friday for their roles in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump who tried to overturn his presidential election defeat.
Kenneth Harrelson and Jessica Watkins were convicted in November by a federal jury in Washington of obstruction of an official proceeding for their roles in the storming of the Capitol, which saw rioters battle police, smash windows and send lawmakers running for their lives.
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Friday sentenced Harrelson to four years in prison. Earlier on Friday, the judge imposed a prison sentence of eight and a half years for Watkins.
Harrelson was also found guilty of conspiring to prevent members of Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's election win as well as tampering with documents and proceedings. Watkins was also convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of officers during the riots.
"I am responsible, and my foolish actions have caused immense pains in my life and to our children," Harrelson said, crying.
During tearful remarks in court, Watkins asked Mehta to issue a just sentence. "My actions and my behavior that fateful day were wrong and, as I now understand, criminal," she said.
Four other Oath Keepers members convicted of seditious conspiracy in a second trial are due to be sentenced next week.
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - Two members of the far-right Oath Keepers were sentenced to prison on Friday for their roles in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump who tried to overturn his presidential election defeat.
Kenneth Harrelson and Jessica Watkins were convicted in November by a federal jury in Washington of obstruction of an official proceeding for their roles in the storming of the Capitol, which saw rioters battle police, smash windows and send lawmakers running for their lives.
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Friday sentenced Harrelson to four years in prison. Earlier on Friday, the judge imposed a prison sentence of eight and a half years for Watkins.
Harrelson was also found guilty of conspiring to prevent members of Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's election win as well as tampering with documents and proceedings. Watkins was also convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of officers during the riots.
"I am responsible, and my foolish actions have caused immense pains in my life and to our children," Harrelson said, crying.
During tearful remarks in court, Watkins asked Mehta to issue a just sentence. "My actions and my behavior that fateful day were wrong and, as I now understand, criminal," she said.
Four other Oath Keepers members convicted of seditious conspiracy in a second trial are due to be sentenced next week.
Two more Oath Keepers sentenced to prison over US Capitol attack
Two members of the far-right Oath Keepers were sentenced to prison for their roles in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump.
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