Roberto Minuta
Born1983 or 1984
NationalityAmerican
OccupationTattoo artist
OrganizationOath Keepers
Criminal chargeSeditious 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.
Penalty54-months imprisonment

Roberto Antonio Minuta is a tattoo artist and a member of the Oath Keepers, who in 2023 was found guilty of seditious conspiracy after forcing his way into the United States Capitol building during the January 6 United States Capitol attack in 2021.

Minuta organized a 2021 rally and defied New York State COVID-19 public health regulations.

Personal and work life

Minuta was born 1983 or 1984.[1] He is a member of the Oath Keepers and a key ally of Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the far-right group.[2] He lived in Newburgh, New York,[3] and ran the Casa Di Dolore tattoo shop[4] before relocating to Prosper, 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

During the January 6 United States Capitol attack Minuta "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 to Roger Stone.[9] He was photographed with armored gloves, goggles and bear spray on 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 Judge Amit Mehta sentenced Minuta to 54 months.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ McKenna, Chris (December 2, 2022). "Newburgh tattoo shop owner faces trial for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot case". Times Herald-Record. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Rabinowitz, Hannah (January 23, 2023). "Oath Keepers members found guilty of seditious conspiracy | CNN Politics". CNN. Archived from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ Woyton, Michael (January 24, 2023). "Newburgh Tattoo Parlor Owner Convicted Of Seditious Conspiracy". Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Woyton, Michael (May 29, 2020). "Tattoo Parlor To Open In Defiance Of Cuomo's Order". Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch. Archived from the original on January 6, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  5. ↑ KUNZELMAN, MICHAEL; DURKIN RICHER, ALANNA (January 23, 2023). "Four Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy". AP NEWS. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  6. 1 2 Rabinowitz, 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. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  7. 1 2 "Jury deliberates in Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial". Al Jazeera. January 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 26, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  8. 1 2 Owen, Tess; Walters, Greg (March 8, 2021). "Oath Keeper Who Guarded Roger Stone in DC on January 6 Was Just Arrested". Vice. Archived from the original on May 26, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  9. ↑ 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. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. 1 2 Dienst, Jonathan; Valiquette, Joe (March 8, 2021). "Roger Stone Associate With Oath Keepers Ties Arrested on Capitol Riot Charges". NBC New York. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
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