Kenneth Harrelson and Jessica Watkins were sentenced to 4 and 8.5 years respectively for obstructing an official. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - Two members of the far-right Oath Keepers were sentenced to prison on Friday for their roles inby supporters of Donald Trump who tried to overturn his presidential election defeat.
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.Mehta said he believes Harrelson is “genuinely remorseful” and that he did not think the Oath Keeper was as responsible as other members of the far-right militia he was charged alongside.
“He wanted to intimidate members of Congress and people working in that building,” prosecutor Jeffrey Nestler said. Prosecutors sought a 15-year sentence for Harrelson, while his attorney asked that the judge issue an unspecified lighter sentence. Federal prosecutor Alexandra Hughes on Friday told Mehta that the actions of Watkins and other Oath Keepers on that day “were not an aberration” and that a significant sentence should be imposed.Mehta sentenced Oath Keepers’ founder Stewart Rhodes to 18 years in prison
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