China News Service, January 28. According to foreign media reports, the U.S. Department of Justice stated that three members of the right-wing militia group Oath Keepers were charged with collusion and broke into the Capitol on January 6.
According to the charges, they may face up to 20 years in prison.
On January 6, local time, during a joint meeting of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, Trump supporters broke into the Capitol and caused riots. In the House of Representatives, the police held guns and confronted the protesters through the doors and windows.
The official website of the U.S. Department of Justice wrote: "Jessica Watkins, 38, from Ohio, and Donovan Crowl, 50, and 65, from Virginia Thomas Caldwell was charged."
According to the news, the three defendants mentioned above are all related to the "Guardians of Oath" organization, which the US Department of Justice refers to as a militarized organization composed of former law enforcement officers and veterans.
The U.S. Department of Justice pointed out that investigators believe that these people involved in the case are colluding with each other in order to obstruct official procedures, destroy state property, and illegally enter restricted areas.
It is reported that the three have been arrested.
The department added that according to the charges charged, the maximum penalty is 20 years in prison.
On January 6, supporters of former US President Trump stormed the Capitol after the rally, and the Parliament was forced to suspend work for several hours.
The riot resulted in 5 deaths.
Hundreds of people have been filed for investigation for their participation in the impact of the Capitol.