Oath Keepers Convictions Dropped | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

A federal judge reluctantly dropped charges against eight Oath Keepers convicted for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot, calling the move a disservice to democracy and a betrayal of justice — despite his belief it’s not in the public interest. The dismissal, deferring to executive branch orders, effectively closes the book on these cases, while Judge Mehta condemned the government’s lack of intent to pursue further charges, granting defendants an unearned clean slate. This follows similar rulings for Proud Boys leaders and comes after Stewart Rhodes, the group’s founder, was released…