The department has rarely brought charges of sedition, the crime of conspiring to overthrow the government. But in an interview with “60 Minutes,” Mr. Sherwin said prosecutors had evidence that most likely proved such a charge. “I personally believe the evidence is trending toward that, and probably meets those elements,” Mr. Sherwin said. “I believe the facts do support those charges. And I think that, as we go forward, more facts will support that.”

Source: New York Times March 21, 2021 23:26 UTC