The indictment for Capitol attacker Thomas Edward Caldwell revealed some information about the defense he intends to use in court.
NBC News’ Scott McFarlane has followed the indictments and trials of those who participated in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Caldwell was arrested on Jan. 19 and indicted on the 27th, and he was later identified as an alleged Oath Keeper who worked with the FBI and had “top-secret clearance,” WUSA reported.
“The government has asserted all three are members of the Oath Keepers militia group,” said the report. “Ray Crowl and Jessica Marie Watkins are accused of being part of the Ohio State Regular Militia Chapter. During a search of Watkins’ Ohio home, federal investigators have said they found homemade weapons and instructions for making plastic explosives.” Continue reading.