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Prosecutor: Group Plotted to 'Shatter Bedrock' of Democracy

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The federal courthouse in Washington, DC heard dramatic opening arguments Monday in the most serious Capitol riot case yet—the seditious conspiracy trial against Oath.
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The federal courthouse in Washington, DC heard dramatic opening arguments Monday in the most serious Capitol riot case yet—the seditious conspiracy trial against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four of his lieutenants. The right-wing militia members are accused of plotting to prevent Congress’ certification of President Biden’s election victory «by any means necessary,» including violence. In his opening statement, assistant US Attorney Jeffrey Nestler said the «core democratic custom» of a transfer of power goes back to the time of George Washington, CNN reports. «These defendants tried to change that history,» he said.

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