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\"\"<\/span>Four members of the Oath Keepers were sentenced this week on seditious conspiracy and other charges for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. <\/span><\/p>\n

The storming of the Capitol disrupted\u00a0a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Roberto Minuta, 39, of Prosper, Texas, was sentenced June 1 to 54 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Edward Vallejo, 64, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced on June 1 to 36 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release, including the first 12 months to be served on home confinement.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • David Moerschel, 45, of Punta Gorda, Florida, was sentenced on June 2 to 36 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Joseph Hackett, 53, of Sarasota, Florida, was sentenced on June 2 to 42 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    The four defendants were found guilty of seditious conspiracy, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy to prevent Members of Congress from discharging their official duties on Jan. 23, following a seven-week trial. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Hackett was also found guilty of destruction of evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"\"According to the evidence, in the months leading up to Jan. 6, the defendants and their co-conspirators plotted to oppose by force the lawful transfer of presidential power, including by amassing an armed \u201cquick reaction force\u201d on the outskirts of the District of Columbia. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Beginning in late December 2020, via encrypted and private communications applications, the defendants and various co-conspirators coordinated and planned to travel to Washington, D.C., on or around Jan. 6, 2021, the date of the certification of the electoral college vote.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"\"The defendants made plans to bring weapons to the area to support the operation. <\/span><\/p>\n

    The co-conspirators then traveled across the country to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area in early January 2021 with paramilitary gear and supplies, including firearms, tactical vests with plates, helmets, and radio equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The defendants conspired through various manners and means, including the following: <\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Organizing into teams that were prepared and willing to use force and transport firearms and ammunition into Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Recruiting members and affiliates to participate in the conspiracy <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Organizing training to teach and learn paramilitary combat tactics<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Bringing and contributing paramilitary gear, weapons, and supplies \u2013 including knives, camouflaged combat uniforms, tactical vests with plates, helmets, eye protection and radio equipment \u2013 to the Capitol grounds<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Breaching and attempting to take control of the Capitol grounds and building on Jan. 6, 2021, to prevent, hinder and delay the certification of the electoral college vote<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Using force against law enforcement officers while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, continuing to plot after Jan. 6, 2021, to oppose by force the lawful transfer of presidential power and using websites, social media, text messaging, and encrypted messaging applications to communicate with co-conspirators and others.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • The U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office is prosecuting the case for the District of Columbia and the Justice Department\u2019s National Security and Criminal Divisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The case is being investigated by the FBI\u2019s Washington Field Office and the Metropolitan Police Department, with significant assistance from the FBI\u2019s New York, Dallas, Tampa, and Phoenix Field Offices. <\/span><\/p>\n

      \"\"The U.S. Capitol Police and the U.S. Secret Service provided valuable assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n

      In the 28 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,000 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 320 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. The investigation remains ongoing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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