Members of the Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy were told they could face life in prison, according to a letter discussing plea deal negotiations obtained by The Epoch Times.
Nine members charged with conspiracy were told that a lack of recommended sentencing for the charge means the court would apply the sentencing guidelines for the most analogous charge.
“The United States takes the position that the most analogous offense to seditious conspiracy is ‘treason,’” prosecutors said.
Treason carries a potential death penalty, though prosecutors indicated the defendants would face a life sentence if they did not plead guilty.
That’s despite the seditious conspiracy charge itself only carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
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