Overview of Oath Keepers' Sentences

The government appeals the sentences of seven Oath Keepers convicted for January 6-related crimes, seeking longer terms. The sentences imposed on these individuals were lower than what the government recommended. For instance, Rhodes received 18 years instead of 25, Megs got 12 years instead of 21, Watkins got 8.5 years instead of 18, and Harrelson got four years instead of 15. The gaps between the recommended and imposed sentences ranged from seven years less to 17 years less, which disappointed the government. However, the court computed the guidelines, including a consideration of the offenses and individual circumstances, and the final sentences were below the computed guidelines.