WASHINGTON—A U.S. Navy veteran has denied multiple charges against him—including seditious conspiracy and leading the Oath Keepers to bring weapons to Virginia for Jan. 6’s U.S. Capitol breach—in federal court in Washington on Nov. 15.
Thomas Caldwell, 68, is a disabled veteran who served in the U.S. Navy for about 19 years. While doing humanitarian service in the Philippines, Caldwell said he suffered various injuries that worsened throughout his life.
He comes from a family that served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Spanish-American War.
Caldwell’s decision to testify was unknown until the last moment and the court seemed surprised by his decision to do so….