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Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Seditious Conspiracy Convictions for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers

January 6th Seditious Conspiracy Convictions·April 14 – April 15, 2026

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Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Seditious Conspiracy Convictions for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers

The Justice Department filed motions to dismiss seditious conspiracy convictions for members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. These convictions were major results of the investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack. The DOJ move reverses significant legal outcomes for leaders of these groups. This decision affects several high-profile cases from the 2021 riot. Official filings show the government is stepping back from the conspiracy charges. Observers have reacted to the news as a major shift in the legal landscape surrounding the Capitol breach on social media.
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