Claim: James Ray Epps was at the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. But there is no evidence that he was an FBI plant assigned to instigate the riot, as a conspiracy theory -- embraced by at least two members of Congress -- claims. There is evidence, however, that Epps once held a leadership role in the Oath Keepers, some of whose members have been charged in the attack.
Fact-check: Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory Centers on Baseless Claim About Ray Epps - FactCheck.org
Verdict: james ray epps was at the capitol riot on jan. 6, 2021. but there is no evidence that he was an fbi plant assigned to instigate the riot, as a conspiracy theory -- embraced by at least two members of congress -- claims. there is evidence, however, that epps once held a leadership role in the oath keepers, some of whose members have been charged in the attack.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Saranac Hale Spencer
Date published: 2022-01-11T21:08:43