Former Proud Boys Leaders Blame Trump Trial for Sedition Verdict

Prosecutors say group conspired to prevent transfer of power after 2020 election
Defense attorneys argue Trump’s words motivated Capitol attack, not premeditated plot
Jury began deliberating Wednesday in first major trial stemming from Jan. 6 insurrection
Rarely used seditious conspiracy charges carry up to 20 years in prison if convicted
Verdict seen as barometer of strength of evidence in upcoming trials of Oath Keepers, Trump associates