Oath Keepers
24 individual(s)
Joseph HackettLast Updated: September 14, 2023
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Sarasota, Florida
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
Executive Summary
Agreed to plan and participate in an operation to interfere with the certification of the electoral college vote by coordinating in advance with others, using websites and social media to recruit participants, and traveling to Washington, D.C., with paramilitary gear and supplies including firearms, tactical vests with plates, helmets and radio equipment.
As early as Jan. 3, joined an invitation-only encrypted Signal group message titled, “OK FL DC OP Jan 6”.
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.
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Sarasota, Florida | May 28, 2021 -
Arraigned
June 24, 2021 "Arraigned 6/24 and pleaded not guilty to all counts." -
Charged
August 4, 2021 "Charged via fifth superseding indictment 8/4. Defendant remains in High Intensity Supervision Program." -
Charged
May 26, 2021 "Charged via fourth superseding indictment 5/26." -
Charged
January 12, 2022 "New case, indictment 1/12/22. Seditious conspiracy and other charges in new case that also encompasses earlier charges." -
Charged
June 22, 2022 "Superseding indictment filed 6/22/22." -
Trial
January 23, 2023 "Sentenced at Trial 1/23/23." -
Sentenced
May 26, 2023 "Sentenced to 36 months’ incarceration 36 months’ supervised release"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 36 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 -
Four More Oath Keepers Sentenced for Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
Published on June 2, 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 -
Four More Oath Keepers Members Convicted of Sedition in Second Trial
Published on January 23, 2023 Read at New York Times -
Four Arrested in Sixteen-Defendant Oath Keeper Conspiracy Case for Activities Leading to U.S. Capitol Breach
Published on June 4, 2021 Read at US DOJ
Affiliated People (14)
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Jason Dolan
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Wellington, Florida
- Plea agreement on September 15, 2021
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William Isaacs
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Kissimmee, Florida
- Sentenced on September 1, 2023
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Jonathan Walden
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Verbena, Alabama
- Sentenced on August 25, 2023
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Stewart Rhodes
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Granbury, Texas
- Sentenced on May 25, 2023
Occupation
- Oath Keepers
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Kelly Meggs
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Middle District, Florida
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
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Kenneth Harrelson
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Titusville, Florida
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
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Jessica Watkins
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Dayton, Ohio
- 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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