ABC News reports that Stewart Rhodes - the founder of the far-right militia group Oath Keepers - has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his involvement in the January 6 US Capitol riots. It's the longest prison term yet handed down over the attack - which saw scores of people storm the home of US democracy in a failed attempt to obstruct the 20-20 US Presidential election result. The report includes quotes from USSC non-resident senior fellow Bruce Wolpe.
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January 6 Capitol rioter sentenced to 18 years
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