"Ray Epps Receives Probation for Capitol Riot Involvement Amid Conspiracy Theories"

Ray Epps, a former Oath Keeper falsely accused of being a government agent, received probation for his role in the Capitol riot, despite prosecutors requesting six months in prison. Epps, who confessed to law enforcement and helped congressional investigators, faced death threats due to far-right conspiracy theories, including claims echoed by Donald Trump. The judge acknowledged Epps' involvement in the mob but also recognized the impact of false accusations on his life, ultimately concluding that mitigating circumstances warranted probation.