Oath Keepers
24 individual(s)
Roberto MinutaLast Updated: September 14, 2023
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Southern District, New York
- Sentenced on May 26, 2023
Executive Summary
Minuta also acted as a security guard for Roger Stone earlier that morning before participating in the insurrection himself later that day.
Drove to the Capitol in a golf cart, at times swerving around law enforcement vehicles with Minuta stating, “Patriots are storming the Capitol…so we’re en route in a grand theft auto golf cart to the Capitol building right now…it’s going down guys; it’s literally going down right now Patriots storming the Capitol building…”
Once they arrived, Minuta aggressively berated and taunted law enforcement officers in riot gear guarding the perimeter of the Capitol near the East side of the building. At 3:15 p.m., Minuta and James forcibly entered the Capitol building through the same east side Rotunda doors through which their alleged co-conspirators had entered earlier.
They then stormed the building, wearing military gear. Minuta additionally wore hard-knuckle tactical gloves, ballistic goggles, a radio with an earpiece and bear spray. Video captures Minuta yelling at an officer: “All that’s left is the Second Amendment!” as he exited the building at 3:19 p.m. Not long after 4:00 p.m., individuals who breached the Capitol – including James, Minuta and many of their alleged co-conspirators – gathered together approximately 100 feet from the Capitol near the northeast corner of the building.
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Conspiracy;
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting;
- Restricted Building or Grounds;
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Southern District, New York | March 8, 2021 -
Charged
March 31, 2021 "Charged via third superseding indictment on 3/31." -
Charged
August 4, 2021 "Fifth superseding indictment issued 8/4." -
Charged
May 26, 2021 "Fourth superseding indictment issued 5/26." -
Trial
January 31, 2022 "Jury trials set for 1/31/22 at 10 am and 4/19/22 at 10 am. Defendant remains on personal recognizance." -
Charged
January 12, 2022 "New case filed, 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 54 months’ incarceration 36 months’ supervised release"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 54 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 More Oath Keepers Members Convicted of Sedition in Second Trial
Published on January 23, 2023 Read at New York Times -
Oath Keeper Affiliates Charged in Superseding Indictment for Conspiracy Leading to the U.S. Capitol Attack
Published on April 1, 2021 Read at US DOJ
Affiliated People (10)
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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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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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