Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

A federal judge has reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group regarding the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. The dismissal was granted at the administration's request.

During the proceedings, the judge strongly criticized the Justice Department and decried ongoing efforts to rewrite the history of the Capitol attack.