Roberto Minuta
Roberto Minuta | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1983 or 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Tattoo artist |
| Organization | Oath Keepers |
| Criminal charge | Seditious conspiracy, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting, and conspiracy to prevent a member of Congress from discharging their official duties. |
| Penalty | 54-months imprisonment |
Roberto Antonio Minutais a tattoo artist and a member of theOath Keepers,who in 2023 was found guilty ofseditious conspiracyafter forcing his way into theUnited States Capitol buildingduring theJanuary 6 United States Capitol attackin 2021.
Minuta organized a 2021 rally and defied New York State COVID-19 public health regulations.
Personal and work life
[edit]Minuta was born 1983 or 1984.[1]He is a member of theOath Keepersand a key ally ofStewart Rhodes,the leader of the far-right group.[2]He lived inNewburgh, New York,[3]and ran the Casa Di Dolore tattoo shop[4]before relocating toProsper, Texas.[5]
In 2020, Minuta opened his tattoo shop, deliberately breaching COVID-19 public health rules. On May 30, 2020, he organized a rally to protest against the rules.[4]
January 6 United States Capitol attack
[edit]During theJanuary 6 United States Capitol attackMinuta "clashed with police",[6]entered the United States Capitol building, and used social media to broadcast videos. In his video broadcasts he stated "You know what? Millions will die. So what?... Get your fucking soul ready. Get right with God."[7][8]Earlier in the day, Minuta had been part of a team providing security services toRoger Stone.[9]He was photographed with armored gloves, goggles andbear sprayon January 6.[8][10]
Minuta was arrested on March 8, 2021.[10]In January 2023, he was tried with co-defendants Joseph Hackett, David Moerschel and Edward Vallejo, each of whom were charged with seditious conspiracy.[7]On January 23, 2023, he was found guilty of seditious conspiracy, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting, and conspiracy to prevent a member of Congress from discharging their official duties. He was found not guilty of tampering with documents or proceedings.[2]On June 1, US District JudgeAmit Mehtasentenced Minuta to 54 months.[6]
See also
[edit]- COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state)
- Criminal proceedings in the January 6 United States Capitol attack
- List of tattoo artists
References
[edit]- ^McKenna, Chris (December 2, 2022)."Newburgh tattoo shop owner faces trial for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot case".Times Herald-Record.Archivedfrom the original on February 9, 2023.RetrievedJune 1,2023.
- ^abRabinowitz, Hannah (January 23, 2023)."Oath Keepers members found guilty of seditious conspiracy | CNN Politics".CNN.Archivedfrom the original on May 19, 2023.RetrievedJune 1,2023.
- ^Woyton, Michael (January 24, 2023)."Newburgh Tattoo Parlor Owner Convicted Of Seditious Conspiracy".Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch.Archivedfrom the original on January 27, 2023.RetrievedJune 1,2023.
- ^abWoyton, Michael (May 29, 2020)."Tattoo Parlor To Open In Defiance Of Cuomo's Order".Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch.Archivedfrom the original on January 6, 2022.RetrievedJune 1,2023.
- ^KUNZELMAN, MICHAEL; DURKIN RICHER, ALANNA (January 23, 2023)."Four Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy".AP NEWS.Archivedfrom the original on May 27, 2023.RetrievedJune 1,2023.
- ^abRabinowitz, Hannah (June 1, 2023)."Oath Keepers member who sped to Capitol on a golf cart gets more than four years in prison | CNN Politics".CNN.RetrievedJune 1,2023.
- ^ab"Jury deliberates in Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial".Al Jazeera.January 20, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on May 26, 2023.RetrievedJune 1,2023.
- ^abOwen, Tess; Walters, Greg (March 8, 2021)."Oath Keeper Who Guarded Roger Stone in DC on January 6 Was Just Arrested".Vice.Archivedfrom the original on May 26, 2023.RetrievedJune 1,2023.
- ^Griffin, Curt Devine,Mark Morales,Drew (February 10, 2021)."Man in far-right militant group joined Capitol mob after appearing with Trump ally Roger Stone | CNN Politics".CNN.Archivedfrom the original on May 29, 2023.RetrievedJune 1,2023.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^abDienst, Jonathan; Valiquette, Joe (March 8, 2021)."Roger Stone Associate With Oath Keepers Ties Arrested on Capitol Riot Charges".NBC New York.Archivedfrom the original on March 31, 2023.RetrievedJune 1,2023.