Three members of the Oath Keepers militia group were indicted on conspiracy charges Wednesday over their allegedly planned effort to disrupt the congressional certification of the 2020 Electoral College tally.
“Three members of the Oath Keepers militia group were indicted on conspiracy charges Wednesday over their allegedly planned effort to disrupt the congressional certification of the 2020 Electoral College tally.”
So “Oath Keepers” were trying to prevent Congress members from keeping their Constitutional oaths?
Irony isn’t just dead, it’s been abducted by the FSB, novichoked in a van, and dumped in the Volga.
Conspiracy. Excellent. Shows premeditation and intent to engage in all the other acts they committed. Removes the heat of the moment defense. Send them to Gitmo.
So if two guys buy a plane ticket three weeks in advance of the date, is it conspiracy? Regardless, from the quotes I think there’s plenty to make conspiracy charges stick. This ain’t the malheur dildoers claiming they all of their own independent volition decided to descend on a closed national park, with no evidence positively indicating conspiracy.
One of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy, admitting that the group discussed an incredible scheme to snatch her at her lakeside vacation home and destroy a bridge to slow down police.
Ty Garbin’s guilty plea is a major catch for prosecutors, only about four months after arrests were made. His testimony could strengthen the government’s case against the others and back up evidence collected by informants and undercover agents.
Garbin appeared in federal court in Grand Rapids a few hours after a plea agreement loaded with details about the operation was filed, including his pledge to fully cooperate with investigators. There was no agreement on a sentencing range, but his assistance could help him when he returns July 8.