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April 14, 2026
DOJ seeks to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers
- The DOJ has filed to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, including Stewart Rhodes, previously sentenced to lengthy prison terms.
- This move is seen as a significant departure from the Biden administration's previous stance on accountability for January 6, influenced by the Trump administration's directives.
- If successful, this could restore defendants' rights, including gun ownership, and further complicate the legal landscape for January 6 participants.
11 Sources
- DOJ moves to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys leadersApr 14, 2026 at 9:32 PM · The Hill
- DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions against former Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, including seditious conspiracy chargesApr 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM · CBS News
- Trump’s DOJ to toss Jan 6 convictions of Proud Boys and Oath KeepersApr 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM · Independent
- Justice Dept. Moves to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions for Far-Right ExtremistsApr 14, 2026 at 10:08 PM · NYT
- Justice Department moves to dismiss Proud Boys and Oath Keepers’ seditious conspiracy convictionsApr 14, 2026 at 10:08 PM · CNN
- DOJ moves to undo Jan. 6 rioters’ convictions for seditious conspiracyApr 14, 2026 at 11:38 PM · Washington Post
- DOJ moves to vacate convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers from Jan. 6Apr 14, 2026 at 11:51 PM · ABC News
- DOJ moves to vacate convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers from Jan. 6Apr 14, 2026 at 11:51 PM · ABC News
- US DoJ files for overturning January 6 convictions for far-right groups’ membersApr 15, 2026 at 1:33 AM · The Guardian
- US justice department seeks to throw out Capitol riot convictionsApr 15, 2026 at 2:56 AM · BBC
- Trump administration moves to erase Jan. 6 riot convictions for seditious conspiracyApr 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM · NPR