Stewart Rhodes ‘presents a clear and convincing danger’ after spending thousands on weapons before riot, judge says
Highlights
- Stewart Rhodes ‘presents a clear and convincing danger’ after spending thousands on weapons before riot, judge says.
- US district judge Amit Mehta said Rhodes spent thousands of dollars on weapons and equipment.
- Rhodes is accused of spearheading a conspiracy to block the certification of the presidential election by recruiting others and even stationing armed ‘quick reaction force’ units outside of Washington to be ready to stop the peaceful transfer of power.
- He is one of 11 members or associates of the Oath Keepers facing a seditious conspiracy charge.
- A US magistrate judge in Texas last month ruled Rhodes should be detained, after hearing testimony from an FBI agent and Rhodes’ ex-wife.