Florida man conspired with Central Florida Oath Keepers ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol riots, FBI says
A man from Southwest Florida is accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. and conspiring with other members of the Oath Keepers from Central Florida head of the attacks, according to the FBI.
Feds: Oath Keeper coordinated with Proud Boys before riot
Several members of the Proud Boys, who describe themselves as a politically incorrect menโs club for โWestern chauvinists,โ have also been charged with conspiring to obstruct Congress. AdOn Dec. 19, Meggs wrote in a Facebook message that he โorganized an alliance" between the Oath Keepers, Proud Boys and Florida Three Percenters, an anti-government movement. Days later, Meggs wrote that the Oath Keepers would probably be guarding someone during the day, โbut at night we have orchestrated a plan" with the Proud Boys. Then we will have the proud boys get in front of them the cops will get between antifa and proud boys. AdโThen wait for the 6th when we are all in DC to insurrection,โ Meggs wrote, authorities say.
Evidence shows Florida man planned Capitol siege, prosecutors say
โWell we are ready for the rioters , this week I organized an alliance between Oath Keepers , Florida 3%ers [sic] , and Proud Boys . !โ and also showed the man discussing tactics involving the Proud Boys, according to prosecutors. We catch them in the middle ..game overโAdKenneth Harrelson and other Oath Keepers seen inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Then we will have proud boys get in front of them the cops will get between antifa and proud boys . Following the riot at the Capitol, prosecutors said in their brief that Meggs wrote in an online Signal chat, โWe arenโt quitting!!
Marion County couple accused of plotting with Oath Keepers during Capitol riot denied bail
Oath Keepers seen inside the Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, according to the FBI. AdPictures and videos linked in the 43-page affidavit show all four both inside and outside the Capitol wearing camouflage, tactical vests and helmets. Kelly and Connie Meggs (Courtesy)Kelly Meggs, who authorities say is the leader of the Florida chapter of the Oath Keepers, wrote in a Facebook message in December 2020: โTrump said Itโs gonna be wild!!!!!!! AdSeveral Floridians have been arrested in connection with the attack at the Capitol, including a Sanford firefighter and a Proud Boys organizer from Marion County. Anyone with information about someone who was involved in the riot can find details on how to report them here.
6 more linked to Oath Keepers charged in Capitol attack
People charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol left behind a trove of videos and messages that have helped federal authorities build cases. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)COLUMBUS, Ohio โ Six more people linked to the far-right Oath Keepers militia group have been indicted on charges that they planned and coordinated with one another in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Friday. The case against those affiliated with the Oath Keepers is the largest conspiracy case brought by the U.S. Justice Department so far in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Authorities say the defendants prepared for weeks ahead of the attack, attended training sessions and recruited others. Later that month, authorities say Young reached out to a company that does firearms and combat training about a rifle class for four people, according to the indictment.