Stewart Rhodes was one of 11 people charged Thursday and could face up to 20 years in prison for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot.
After being charged with seditious conspiracy on Thursday for his role in the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol, a photo of Stewart Rhodes emerged showing him at a popular, annual conservative conference. Rhodes, who is described as the leader of the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers, was spotted at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas in July 2021. Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn, North Carolina Representative Madison Cawthorn and former President Donald Trump were among those who addressed attendees at the three-day conference in Dallas. Former President Trump’s address at the July 2021 conference was his second time speaking to the group since leaving office. At the time of his appearance at the conservative gathering, several federal agencies were investigating Rhodes’ group for their involvement with the riot.
