/tags/militia militia en-US Copyright Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:38:08 GMT /2021-03-30/capitol-conspiracy-cases-show-plans-for-violence-not-necessarily-for-breach The massive Justice Department investigation into the Jan. 6 riot is ongoing, but the picture so far shows "small cells" of conspiracy, rather than an overarching one. Here's what's publicly known. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:38:08 GMT /2021-03-30/capitol-conspiracy-cases-show-plans-for-violence-not-necessarily-for-breach Ryan Lucas /news-partners/2021-03-09/prosecutors-oath-keepers-founder-was-in-direct-contact-with-capitol-rioters In a new filing, federal prosecutors allege that Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was in direct contact before and on Jan. 6 with individuals who stormed the Capitol. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:10:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-09/prosecutors-oath-keepers-founder-was-in-direct-contact-with-capitol-rioters Ryan Lucas /news-partners/2021-02-19/justice-department-charges-suspected-oath-keepers-in-plot-to-attack-the-capitol The Justice Department charged six more members of a far-right militia group for allegedly plotting ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. At least three others were already charged from the group. Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:08:03 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-19/justice-department-charges-suspected-oath-keepers-in-plot-to-attack-the-capitol Dina Temple-Raston /news/2021-02-19/ohio-couple-tied-to-far-right-militia-charged-in-u-s-capitol-breach The FBI says an Ohio couple linked to the Oath Keepers militia group were among those involved in last month's breach of the U.S. Capitol.A criminal… Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:54:37 GMT /news/2021-02-19/ohio-couple-tied-to-far-right-militia-charged-in-u-s-capitol-breach Associated Press /ideastream/2021-02-10/ohios-militias-are-nothing-new-but-questions-grow-about-what-to-do Since the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol Building, extreme groups and militias across the United States – and how to respond to them – are getting increased attention. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:18:21 GMT /ideastream/2021-02-10/ohios-militias-are-nothing-new-but-questions-grow-about-what-to-do Matthew Richmond /ideastream/2021-01-22/q-a-the-oath-keepers-are-in-ohio-why-theyre-unique-among-militias In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol, the FBI arrested two central Ohio residents. Court documents describe Jessica Watkins and Donovan Crowl, both from Champaign County, as members of a militia group called the Oath Keepers. ideastream's Matt Richmond explained what makes the group unique. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:31:06 GMT /ideastream/2021-01-22/q-a-the-oath-keepers-are-in-ohio-why-theyre-unique-among-militias Matthew Richmond /news/2021-01-19/two-ohio-militia-members-face-federal-charges-over-u-s-capitol-riot Two Champaign County residents who are members of the far-right Ohio State Regular Militia were arrested over the weekend on federal charges that they… Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:09:18 GMT /news/2021-01-19/two-ohio-militia-members-face-federal-charges-over-u-s-capitol-riot Debbie Holmes /news-partners/2021-01-19/members-of-right-wing-militias-extremist-groups-are-latest-charged-in-capitol-siege Federal prosecutors have charged a suspected leader of the far-right group the Oath Keepers with conspiracy, saying he helped plan and coordinate the Capitol riot. Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:54:17 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-19/members-of-right-wing-militias-extremist-groups-are-latest-charged-in-capitol-siege Jaclyn Diaz, Rachel Treisman /news/2020-11-24/president-trumps-refusal-to-concede-raises-concerns-of-violence On the outskirts of a pro-Trump rally in Cleveland a few weekends ago, Jarrod Bowen stood wearing camouflage fatigues, a "Back the Blue" patch on his… Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT /news/2020-11-24/president-trumps-refusal-to-concede-raises-concerns-of-violence Carter Adams /news/2011-01-21/ohio-militia-combats-stereotypes Researchers say since the early 1990s, the U.S. has seen a boom in the number of militias, many forming in the wake of government raids in Waco, Texas and… Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT /news/2011-01-21/ohio-militia-combats-stereotypes admin