Broadway star cleared over Jan 6 role after his lawyer argues he was a ‘wannabe’ James Beeks portrayed Judas in a production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ in 2021 when he was arrested The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Former 'Jesus Christ Superstar' actor with Oath Keepers ties acquitted of all charges in Jan. 6 riot A federal judge has acquitted a former “Jesus Christ Superstar” actor of conspiring with members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group to obstruct Congress in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023