Elmer Stewart Rhodes III
Included on the basis of: Organization leadership role — Oath Keepers
Founder and national leader of Oath Keepers; convicted in 2022 of seditious conspiracy for conduct connected to January 6, 2021; sentence commuted to time served in January 2025.
Documented claims
On January 20, 2025, a presidential proclamation commuted Elmer Stewart Rhodes III's 18-year sentence to time served. This was a commutation, not a pardon: his underlying conviction was not vacated or reversed.
- Granting Pardons and Commutation of Sentences for Certain Offenses Relating to the Events at or Near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 — The White House (01/20/2025) [Primary]
- Stewart Rhodes, Enrique Tarrio released from prison — NY1 / Spectrum News (01/21/2025) [Corroborating]
On November 29, 2022, a federal jury convicted Elmer Stewart Rhodes III of seditious conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, and tampering with documents, for conduct connected to the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack.
- Two Leaders of Oath Keepers Found Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy and Other Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach — U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (11/29/2022) [Primary]
Elmer Stewart Rhodes III founded Oath Keepers in 2009 and served as its national leader.
- Oath Keepers — Anti-Defamation League [Primary]
Relationships
01/01/2009
- Oath Keepers — Anti-Defamation League [Primary]