The conviction of Stewart Rhodes for sedition was a signal victory for the Justice Department, but prosecutors still face challenges as they prepare for the trials of other far-right figures.
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Oath Keepers Leader Convicted of Sedition in Landmark Jan. 6 Case
A jury in federal court in Washington convicted Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the far-right militia, and one of his subordinates for a plot to keep Donald Trump in power.
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News Outlets Urge U.S. to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange
In a joint letter, news organizations warned that the indictment of Julian Assange “sets a dangerous precedent” that could chill reporting about matters of national security.
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Turning Point for Garland as Justice Dept. Grapples With Trump Inquiries
After months of an already hyperpartisan political environment, the attorney general appears to be acknowledging that his approach has to be recalibrated.
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Justice Dept. Seeking to Question Pence in Jan. 6 Investigation
Prosecutors want to speak with the former vice president as a witness to former President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power, and he is said to be considering how to respond.