Crime & Justice

Oath Keeper’s Last-Ditch Jan. 6 Defense: Blame Alex Jones!

‘I WAS GULLIBLE’

Jessica Watkins took the stand in her own defense—and seemed unable to move on from Stop the Steal madness.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

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Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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