At least 21 of those charged so far had ties to militant groups and militias, according to court documents and other records. The few conspiracy charges that the government has already brought provide clues to how these investigations might grow. But other more prominent cases involving conspiracy charges cite the involvement of two major right-wing groups: the Oath Keepers militia and the Proud Boys, a nationalist organization. Two others who demonstrated affinity for the group are facing other federal charges. How the federal charges break downA majority of charges so far are for violations like trespassing or disorderly conduct, or for obstruction of a congressional proceeding.

Source: bd News24 February 06, 2021 03:21 UTC