Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes faces 25-year prison sentence.

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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes faces 25-year prison sentence.
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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the Capitol riot, is asking for a sentence of time served, while the Justice Department is seeking a 25-year prison sentence. Rhodes' attorneys argue that his founding of the group and military service should serve as a credit to his character. Prosecutors alleged Rhodes and his co-defendants planned ahead of the attack to oppose the peaceful presidential transition of power and keep Donald Trump in office. Rhodes' sentencing is scheduled for later this month.

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