A federal judge in Washington has upheld an obstruction conviction against a Virginia man who stood trial with members of the Oath Keepers extremist group in one of the most serious cases brought in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack
But jurors cleared Caldwell of the sedition charge and two other conspiracy charges after a monthslong trial.after jurors convicted him of seditious conspiracy and other serious charges. The judge delayed Caldwell's sentencing while he considered his attorney's challenge to the jury's verdict. Caldwell's sentencing is now set for Nov. 16.
Prosecutors alleged Caldwell helped coordinate “quick reaction force” teams stationed outside the capital city that were designed to get weapons into the hands of extremists if they were needed. The weapons were never deployed, and lawyers for the Oath Keepers said they were only there for defensive purposes in case of attacks from left-wing activists.at trial and played down messages he sent leading up to Jan.
Fischer, the defense lawyer, noted that Caldwell was a disabled veteran who sometimes uses a cane to walk, telling jurors he"couldn't storm his way out of a paper bag.
After another trial, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other Proud Boys were convicted of the sedition charge for what prosecutors said was a separate plot to stop the transfer of power. Tarrio was sentenced this month to 22 years behind bars.Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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