Federal prosecutors filed a motion Tuesday requesting an appellate court to dismiss seditious conspiracy verdicts against prominent members of extremist organizations who participated in the January 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
The Department of Justice’s petition targets the convictions of high-ranking figures within the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers organizations, who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy charges stemming from their participation in the Capitol breach.
The legal filing represents a significant development in the ongoing aftermath of the January 6th events, as prosecutors seek to overturn verdicts that were among the most serious charges brought against participants in the Capitol attack.
