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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Justice Department challenges prison sentences for Oath Keepers convicted on January 6 charges

REUTERS

The US Department of Justice appears to be seeking longer prison sentences for eight members of a far-right anti-government militia group convicted of treason-related charges in connection with the January 6 attack.

Federal prosecutors have filed brief documents in the cases of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and other members of the group whose prison sentences were set below what the government asked a judge to impose.

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