Oath Keepers
24 individual(s)
Kelly MeggsLast Updated: September 6, 2023
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Middle District, Florida
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
Executive Summary
Oath Keepers Florida Chapter Leader who led Roger Stone’s security detail on January 6th.
Donned paramilitary gear and joined with Watkins and Crowl in a military-style “stack” formation that marched up the center steps on the east side of the U.S. Capitol, breached the door at the top, and then stormed the building
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Conspiracy;
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting;
- Destruction of Government Property and Aiding and Abetting;
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
- Tampering with Documents or Proceedings
Timeline of Litigation
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Charged
February 19, 2021 "Charged via superseding indictment 2/19." -
Charged
May 26, 2021 "Fourth superseding indictment issued 5/26" -
Charged
March 12, 2021 "Second superseding indictment 3/12." -
Charged
March 31, 2021 "Third superseding indictment issued 3/31" -
Status Conference
August 10, 2021 "Status conference set for 8/10 at 10 am" -
Status Conference
September 7, 2021 "Status conference set for 9/7 at 2 pm." -
Arrested
Middle District, Florida | February 19, 2021 -
Charged
August 4, 2021 "Fifth superseding indictment filed 8/4/2021." -
Charged
December 1, 2021 "Sixth superseding indictment filed 12/1/2021." -
Charged
January 12, 2022 "New case filed 1/12/22. Seditious conspiracy and other charges. See accompanying indictment that was filed 1/12/2022. The case now has a new case number, as indicated." -
Charged
June 22, 2022 "Superseding indictment filed 6/22/22." -
Trial
November 29, 2022 "Found guilty by jury on 11/29/22 of seditious conspiracy, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to prevent an officer from discharging duties, and tampering with documents or proceedings.." -
Sentenced
May 26, 2023 "Sentenced to 12 years in prison and 36 months of supervised release"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 188 month(s)
- Parole/Supervised Release: 36 month(s)
Affiliated Organizations
Press Coverage
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New Article Two More Oath Keepers Members Sentenced on Felony Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
Published on May 26, 2026 Read at US DOJ -
Court Sentences Two Oath Keepers Leaders to 18 Years in Prison on Seditious Conspiracy and Other Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
Published on May 25, 2023 Read at US DOJ -
Four Oath Keepers Found Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
Published on January 23, 2023 Read at US DOJ -
Two Leaders of Oath Keepers Found Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy and Other Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
Published on November 29, 2022 Read at US DOJ -
Far-right Oath Keepers exchanged messages about GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson during Jan. 6 riot
Published on April 19, 2022 Read at CBS News -
Oath Keepers and Proud Boys were in touch before US Capitol attack, texts reveal
Published on April 19, 2022 Read at The Guardian -
Oath Keepers Member Arrested on Conspiracy Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on July 7, 2021 Read at US DOJ -
Six Individuals Affiliated with the Oath Keepers Indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for Conspiracy to Obstruct Congress on Jan. 6, 2021
Published on February 19, 2021 Read at US DOJ
Insurrection-Related Media
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Affiliated People (14)
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Connie Meggs
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Middle District, Florida
- Sentenced on September 1, 2023
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Laura Steele
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Kernersville, North Carolina
- Sentenced on September 15, 2023
Occupation
- Former Police Officer
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Donovan Crowl
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Southern District, Ohio
- Charged on June 22, 2022
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Jessica Watkins
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Dayton, Ohio
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
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Graydon Young
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Middle District, Florida
- Plea agreement on June 23, 2021
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Stewart Rhodes
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Granbury, Texas
- Sentenced on May 25, 2023
Occupation
- Oath Keepers
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Kenneth Harrelson
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Titusville, Florida
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
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Joshua James
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Arab, Alabama
- Pleaded on March 2, 2022
Occupation
- Leader of Oath Keepers Alabama Chapter
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Roberto Minuta
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Southern District, New York
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
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Joseph Hackett
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Sarasota, Florida
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
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David Moerschel
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Fort Myers, Florida
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
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Brian Ulrich
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Guyton, Georgia
- Pleaded on April 29, 2022
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Thomas Caldwell
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Charlottesville, Virginia
- Trial on November 29, 2022
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Edward Vallejo
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Phoenix, Arizona
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
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