Oath Keepers militia members accused of conspiracy for roles in U.S. Capitol siege
Caldwell, Watkins and Crowl are accused of conspiring against the United States and conspiring to prevent the government from discharging its duties, among other offenses.
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Sarah N. Lynch / Reuters |
3:42 pm, Jan. 19, 2021
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An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021.
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Prosecutors on Tuesday accused three people affiliated with a far-right militia group with conspiring to breach the U.S. Capitol, the first time they have directly accused people of organizing the violent uprising that left five people dead.