Oath Keepers founder gets 18 years in prison for Capitol riot crimes
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack. It's the longest penalty yet for any crime committed in the attempted insurrection. The judge said Rhodes poses an ongoing threat to American democracy.
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A growing number of Capitol rioters are facing hefty fines on top of prison sentences at their sentencing hearings. That's because prosecutors appear to be ramping up efforts to prevent them from profiting from their participation in the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
