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Nov. 29, 2022, 9:32 p.m.

Oath Keepers founder convicted of seditious conspiracy for role in Jan. 6 attack

Summary

A federal jury convicted the founder of the Oath Keepers militia, Stewart Rhodes, of seditious conspiracy in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mary McCord, director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, monitored the trial in Washington and joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the verdict. For a transcript of this story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking on the image below. Then answer the following questions.

Five Facts

  • Who are the individuals or groups of people mentioned in the story?
  • What is the main idea of the piece?
  • Where and When does the story take place?
  • Why did the event(s) discussed occur?
  • How do you think the NewsHour’s producers decided to produce a story about this topic?

Focus Questions

See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more? Media literacy : What additional questions do you have about the way the story was produced (made)?

For More

What students can do: Understand how Stewart Rhodes case fits within the larger story of Jan. 6 with this guide to the Jan. 6 committee hearings.

Ultimate guide to Jan. 6 hearings: Lesson plans, timeline, key terms

Timeline | List of witnesses and officials | Key terms
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