Episode
A Landmark Jan. 6 Verdict
34:41
Published: Thu Dec 01 2022
Description
In a landmark verdict, a jury convicted Stewart Rhodes, leader of the Oath Keepers, a right-wing militia, of sedition for his role in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.The charge he faced, seditious conspiracy, is one that can be traced to the American Civil War. How did federal prosecutors make their case, and what does the verdict tell us about just how organized the attack really was?Guest: Alan Feuer, a reporter covering courts and criminal justice for The New York Times.Background reading: A jury in federal court in Washington convicted Mr. Rhodes and one of his subordinates for a plot to keep Donald Trump in power.The outcome of the trial was a signal victory for the Justice Department and could hold lessons for future Jan. 6 cases. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
The leader of the right-wing militia group Oath Keepers, Stuart Rhodes, has been convicted of sedition for his role in the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol, marking the first time a jury has considered the charge of seditious conspiracy.
00:00 - 03:55 (03:55)
Summary
The leader of the right-wing militia group Oath Keepers, Stuart Rhodes, has been convicted of sedition for his role in the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol, marking the first time a jury has considered the charge of seditious conspiracy.
EpisodeA Landmark Jan. 6 Verdict
PodcastThe Daily
The Oath Keepers, known for being an anti-government organization, shifted their stance to support Trump's presidency, participating in pro-Trump rallies and public protests.
03:55 - 20:00 (16:04)
Summary
The Oath Keepers, known for being an anti-government organization, shifted their stance to support Trump's presidency, participating in pro-Trump rallies and public protests. This change is attributed to Trump's endorsement of the organization and their mission, which also led to their involvement in events like the armed standoff in Nevada and 2020 racial justice protests.
EpisodeA Landmark Jan. 6 Verdict
PodcastThe Daily
Stuart Rhodes, the leader of the Oath Keepers, and another member were found guilty of planning a sweeping weeks-long plot to stop the peaceful transfer of presidential power and disrupt Joe Biden's presidency, although the jury didn't believe Rhodes had been planning the storming of the Capitol forever.
20:00 - 30:57 (10:57)
Summary
Stuart Rhodes, the leader of the Oath Keepers, and another member were found guilty of planning a sweeping weeks-long plot to stop the peaceful transfer of presidential power and disrupt Joe Biden's presidency, although the jury didn't believe Rhodes had been planning the storming of the Capitol forever.
EpisodeA Landmark Jan. 6 Verdict
PodcastThe Daily
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls for greater regulation in the cryptocurrency industry in light of the recent collapse of FTX, which she compared to the Lehman Brothers collapse that triggered the 2008 global banking crisis.
30:57 - 34:34 (03:37)
Summary
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls for greater regulation in the cryptocurrency industry in light of the recent collapse of FTX, which she compared to the Lehman Brothers collapse that triggered the 2008 global banking crisis. Hakeem Jeffries becomes the first black leader of either party in the House of Representatives, but as minority leader, he will need support from Republicans to accomplish anything.