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Posted: 2022-10-25T09:58:50Z | Updated: 2022-10-25T09:58:50Z

WASHINGTON (AP) The trial of a far-right extremist group leader and four associates charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was delayed on Monday after the Oath Keepers leader tested positive for the coronavirus.

Jurors were supposed to begin hearing the fourth week of testimony in the case against Stewart Rhodes and four others accused of plotting to stop the transfer of power from Republican Donald Trump to Democrat Joe Biden.

Testimony could resume Tuesday morning if Rhodes waives his right to be present in court for at least some of the remaining government witnesses. The judge said he believes the earliest Rhodes can return to court is next Monday.

Prosecutors were initially expected to rest their case by the end of this week and then Rhodes attorneys were going to begin putting on their defense.