EXPLAINER: A look at far-right extremists in Jan. 6 riot
2 years, 6 months ago

EXPLAINER: A look at far-right extremists in Jan. 6 riot

Associated Press  

The first public hearing of the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack put a spotlight on two far-right extremist groups whose members are accused of plotting for weeks to stop the peaceful transfer of power. Proud Boys describe themselves as a politically incorrect men’s club for “Western chauvinists.” Before the Jan. 6 insurrection, Proud Boys members mostly were known for brawling with antifascist activists at rallies and protests. Instead, Trump said the Proud Boys should “stand back and stand by.” The Oath Keepers were founded in 2009 by Stewart Rhodes, a former U.S. Army paratrooper and Yale Law School graduate. In one message, a man described by authorities as the leader of the Florida chapter of the Oath Keepers discussed forming an “alliance” and coordinating with the Proud Boys ahead of the riot, authorities have said in court documents. Text messages revealed in court documents show Oath Keepers discussing plans to provide security around Jan. 6 for longtime Trump political confidant Roger Stone and “Stop the Steal” organizer Ali Alexander.

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Ex-police officer denies leaking confidential information to Proud Boys leader
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ex-police officer denies leaking confidential information to Proud Boys leader

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A retired Washington, D.C., police officer charged with lying about his private communications with former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio testified on Friday that he never leaked sensitive police information to the far-right extremist group leader. Taking the witness stand at his federal trial, former Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Shane Lamond said he was upset that a …

Imprisoned Proud Boys leader balks at answering a prosecutor’s questions about Capitol attack
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Imprisoned Proud Boys leader balks at answering a prosecutor’s questions about Capitol attack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An imprisoned far-right extremist group leader who was the top target of the federal investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol balked at answering a prosecutor’s questions about the attack when he testified on Thursday at the trial of a police officer accused of leaking him confidential information. A federal judge warned former Proud …

A convicted Proud Boys leader returns to Washington as Trump’s homecoming looms
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

A convicted Proud Boys leader returns to Washington as Trump’s homecoming looms

Politico  

Tarrio’s return to the courthouse just across the street from the Capitol marked a dark reunion of sorts. Tarrio barely mentioned Trump during his four-hour stint as a defense witness for former D.C. police lieutenant Shane Lamond, a bit player in Tarrio’s blockbuster trial last year. “I will not comment on that,” Tarrio said when Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Ross …

Proud Boys Leader On Tap To Testify In Trial Involving Alleged Corrupt Cop
3 weeks ago

Proud Boys Leader On Tap To Testify In Trial Involving Alleged Corrupt Cop

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys currently serving 22 years for seditious conspiracy, to appear for possible testimony in the trial of Shane Lamond, a former D.C. Metropolitan Police lieutenant facing multiple felony charges for allegedly obstructing a probe into the Proud Boys and repeatedly …

Police officer became ‘double agent’ for Proud Boys, prosecutor says
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Police officer became ‘double agent’ for Proud Boys, prosecutor says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A police officer accused of leaking confidential information to Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio became a “double agent” for the far-right extremist group after its members burned a stolen Black Lives Matter banner in the nation’s capital, a federal prosecutor said Monday at the start of the officer’s trial. Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Shane Lamond was a …

Proud Boys: A Growing Force in American Politics
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Proud Boys: A Growing Force in American Politics

Hindustan Times  

Members of the Proud Boys, a far-right group that played a significant role in the January 6 Capitol attack, remain active ahead of the upcoming election. Despite recent convictions of former chairman Enrique Tarrio, the group continues to mobilize supporters and share conspiracy theories, including election fraud claims.

'Bat signaling': Report claims Trump's clothes are sending messages to Proud Boys
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Bat signaling': Report claims Trump's clothes are sending messages to Proud Boys

Raw Story  

Donald Trump over the past few weeks has occasionally been discarding his iconic blue suit, red tie and red "Make America Great Again" baseball cap, and instead wearing a black suit, gold tie, and black and gold MAGA hat. Black and gold are the colors of the far-right group the Proud Boys, who "instigated critical breaches of the Capitol" during …

‘Ready to start another insurrection’: Gaetz support for Trump echoes Proud Boys order
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Ready to start another insurrection’: Gaetz support for Trump echoes Proud Boys order

Raw Story  

House Republicans' efforts to demonstrate unwavering support for Donald Trump as he stands trial in his election subversion, business records falsification, and "hush money" trial are growing, with GOP lawmakers showing up at trial and reading speeches reportedly written or edited by him that may violate the indicted ex-president's gag order, and even pausing a House hearing so members can …

Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
8 months ago

Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A far-right extremist group leader was sentenced on Friday to more than five years in prison for repeatedly assaulting police officers with makeshift weapons during a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago. Scott Miller, who helped lead a Proud Boys chapter for Maryland and Washington, D.C., coordinated with other group members before they invaded …

Proud Boys member sentenced to 6 years in prison for Capitol riot role after berating judge
11 months ago

Proud Boys member sentenced to 6 years in prison for Capitol riot role after berating judge

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys extremist group members was sentenced on Wednesday to six years in prison after he berated and insulted the judge who punished him. They say Bru planned for an armed insurrection — a “January 6 2.0” attack — to take over the government in Portland, Oregon, several weeks …

Proud Boys member sentenced to 6 years in prison for Capitol riot role after berating judge
11 months ago

Proud Boys member sentenced to 6 years in prison for Capitol riot role after berating judge

LA Times  

An image from a police body-worn camera video shows Proud Boys member Marc Bru, front, and others storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. They say Bru planned for an armed insurrection — a “January 6 2.0” attack — to take over the government in Portland, Ore., several weeks after the deadly riot in Washington, D.C. “He wanted a …

Proud Boys member who went on the run after conviction in the Jan. 6 riot gets 10 years in prison
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Proud Boys member who went on the run after conviction in the Jan. 6 riot gets 10 years in prison

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A member of the Proud Boys extremist group who went on the run after he was convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol and then allegedly faked a drug overdose after he was caught was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison. Worrell’s defense attorney, on the other hand, said his client brought the …

Ex-Proud Boys leader is sentenced to over 3 years in prison for Capitol riot plot
1 year ago

Ex-Proud Boys leader is sentenced to over 3 years in prison for Capitol riot plot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A former leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Tuesday to more than three years behind bars for joining a plot to attack the U.S. Capitol nearly three years ago. Charles Donohoe was the second Proud Boy to plead guilty to conspiring with other group members to obstruct the Jan. 6, 2021, joint session …

Prosecutors are appealing length of prison sentences for Proud Boys leaders convicted of Jan. 6 plot
1 year, 2 months ago

Prosecutors are appealing length of prison sentences for Proud Boys leaders convicted of Jan. 6 plot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is appealing the length of prison sentences for four Proud Boys leaders convicted of seditious conspiracy in the U.S. Capitol attack, challenging punishments that were significantly shorter than what prosecutors had recommended, according to court filings. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sentenced former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants to prison terms …

‘Thank you, Proud Boys!’: How a J6 organizer cultivated extremist ties and remains a free woman
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Thank you, Proud Boys!’: How a J6 organizer cultivated extremist ties and remains a free woman

Raw Story  

This is the first part of a two-part Raw Story series exploring pro-Trump organizer Cindy Chafian's actions before, during and after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. “The Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers, the Three Percenters — all of those guys keep you safe.” Chafian told Raw Story in an email earlier this week that she made …

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced: What is seditious conspiracy?
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced: What is seditious conspiracy?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jeremy Joseph Bertino, a former Proud …

Proud Boys ringleader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for Jan 6 attack
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boys ringleader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for Jan 6 attack

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the insurrection’s aftermath, Tarrio wrote …

‘Donald Trump’s army’: Proud Boys members face decades in prison for January 6 sedition
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Donald Trump’s army’: Proud Boys members face decades in prison for January 6 sedition

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. During the Proud Boys trial, prosecutors …

Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Sentenced In Jan. 6 Attack
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Sentenced In Jan. 6 Attack

Huff Post  

Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the former chairman of the violent neo-fascist gang the Proud Boys, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack. The Proud Boys were “lined up behind Donald Trump and willing to commit violence on his behalf,” prosecutor Conor Mulroe told jurors during Tarrio’s trial in April. “These …

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio gets longest Jan. 6 prison sentence yet
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio gets longest Jan. 6 prison sentence yet

Raw Story  

Enrique Tarrio, a key member of the Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 22 years following his conviction for seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He joins other major leaders of far-right groups in receiving a lengthy sentence, with Oath Keepers head Stewart Rhodes and Proud Boy leader Ethan Nordean, who both received …

Proud Boys’ Enrique Tarrio gets record 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boys’ Enrique Tarrio gets record 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison for orchestrating a failed plot to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 election, capping the case with the stiffest punishment that has been handed down yet for the U.S. Capitol attack. Tarrio, 39, pleaded for leniency before the judge …

Proud Boys leader who smashed window during US Capitol riots gets 18 years' jail
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boys leader who smashed window during US Capitol riots gets 18 years' jail

India Today  

A one-time leader in the Proud Boys far-right extremist group was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol, tying the record for the longest sentence in the attack. He defiantly raised a fist and declared “Trump won!” as he walked out of the courtroom after being sentenced to …

Proud Boy shouts ‘Trump won’ as he’s sentenced to 10 years in prison for Jan 6 crimes
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boy shouts ‘Trump won’ as he’s sentenced to 10 years in prison for Jan 6 crimes

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dominic Pezzola – who smoked a “victory” cigar …

Seattle Proud Boys leader who led mob to Capitol on Jan 6 sentenced to 18 years in prison
1 year, 3 months ago

Seattle Proud Boys leader who led mob to Capitol on Jan 6 sentenced to 18 years in prison

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From left, Proud Boys members Zachary …

Proud Boy leader was just hit with the longest Jan. 6 sentence yet
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boy leader was just hit with the longest Jan. 6 sentence yet

Raw Story  

Ethan Nordean, a high-ranking figure in the far-right Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, reported Brandi Buchman. He led a group of Proud Boys to the Capitol and joined fellow leader Joe Biggs in knocking down fencing at the Capitol complex. Nordean demanded full freedom of movement pending trial last year, which prompted prosecutors to remind …

Proud Boy convicted of helping spearhead Capitol attack ties Jan. 6 sentence record with 18 years
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boy convicted of helping spearhead Capitol attack ties Jan. 6 sentence record with 18 years

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A one-time leader in the Proud Boys far-right extremist group was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, tying the record for the longest sentence in the attack. He defiantly raised a fist and declared “Trump won!” as he walked out of the courtroom after being …

Proud Boys Ethan Nordean, Dominic Pezzola Sentenced For Their Roles In Capitol Riot
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boys Ethan Nordean, Dominic Pezzola Sentenced For Their Roles In Capitol Riot

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A federal judge sentenced two more high-ranking Proud Boys to prison on Friday over the far-right street gang’s outsize role in the planning and execution of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. “It’s not something I ever would have dreamed I would see in our country.” Despite his ostensible remorse, as Pezzola was …

US Far-Right Group Proud Boys’ Leader Jailed for 17 Yrs for 2021 US Capitol Riots
1 year, 3 months ago

US Far-Right Group Proud Boys’ Leader Jailed for 17 Yrs for 2021 US Capitol Riots

News 18  

Two senior members of the Proud Boys militia were handed hefty prison sentences Thursday for their role in the 2021 assault on the US Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump. The attack, which followed a rally at the White House in which Trump urged supporters to march to the Capitol to protest against certification of the election, “broke our tradition …

Two Proud Boys members given lengthy prison terms for Jan 6 Capitol riot
1 year, 3 months ago

Two Proud Boys members given lengthy prison terms for Jan 6 Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

Dominic Pezzola and Ethan Nordean received sentences of 10 and 18 years, respectively, for their roles in the riot. During Friday’s sentencing hearing, US District Judge Timothy Kelly said Pezzola played “a significant role” in the events of that day, creating an opening for others to enter the building. Although he was relatively new to the group, Pezzola was “hand-selected” …

Proud Boys sentenced to 18 and 10 years for roles in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boys sentenced to 18 and 10 years for roles in Jan. 6 Capitol attack

LA Times  

Dominic Pezzola, center, holding a police shield inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, declared “Trump won!” in court Friday after being sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the attack. A onetime leader in the Proud Boys far-right extremist group has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 …

Proud Boy Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years in prison for Jan 6 seditious conspiracy
1 year, 3 months ago

Proud Boy Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years in prison for Jan 6 seditious conspiracy

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Prosecutors had previously characterized Biggs as a “vocal …

Two ex-Proud Boys leaders get among the longest sentences in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
1 year, 3 months ago

Two ex-Proud Boys leaders get among the longest sentences in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Two former leaders of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group were sentenced to more than a decade each in prison Thursday for spearheading an attack on the U.S. Capitol to try to prevent the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 presidential election. Federal prosecutors had recommended a 33-year prison sentence for …

Ex-Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs sentenced to 17 years for US Capitol riot
1 year, 3 months ago

Ex-Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs sentenced to 17 years for US Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

Biggs receives second-longest sentence of anyone charged in connection with the storming of the US legislature on January 6, 2021. A former leader of the far-right Proud Boys group has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in storming the United States Capitol, as part of a failed attempt to overturn President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. …

Two ex-Proud Boys organizers sentenced to among the longest prison terms for plot to keep Trump in power
1 year, 3 months ago

Two ex-Proud Boys organizers sentenced to among the longest prison terms for plot to keep Trump in power

LA Times  

A former organizer of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for spearheading the U.S. Capitol attack. He picked Biggs and Proud Boys chapter President Ethan Nordean to be the group’s leaders at the Capitol in his absence, prosecutors said. Federal prosecutors had recommended a 33-year prison sentence for Biggs, who helped lead …

Judge's Illness Delays Sentencing Of Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio
1 year, 3 months ago

Judge's Illness Delays Sentencing Of Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio’s sentencing for orchestrating the far-right extremist group’s attack on the U.S. Capitol has been delayed until Sept. 5. Tarrio wasn’t in Washington when Proud Boys members joined thousands of Donald Trump supporters in storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. WASHINGTON — Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique …

Judge’s illness delays sentencing for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case
1 year, 3 months ago

Judge’s illness delays sentencing for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The sentencing for former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio, who was convicted of orchestrating the far-right extremist group’s attack on the U.S. Capitol after Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, has been delayed until next week because the judge hearing the case became sick. Tarrio had already been arrested and ordered to leave Washington, D.C., by the …

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentencing delayed in Jan. 6 case
1 year, 3 months ago

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentencing delayed in Jan. 6 case

NPR  

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentencing delayed in Jan. 6 case Enlarge this image toggle caption Allison Dinner/AP Allison Dinner/AP The sentencing hearing for Enrique Tarrio, the former national chairman of the Proud Boys convicted for seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, has been rescheduled. Also originally set to be sentenced …

Feds seeking 33 years for Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio on Jan. 6 conviction
1 year, 4 months ago

Feds seeking 33 years for Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio on Jan. 6 conviction

Raw Story  

The Department of Justice is seeking the longest Jan. 6 sentence yet for former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. Tarrio, who was not actually at the U.S. Capitol on the day of the insurrection, was convicted by a jury in May of conspiring to block the transfer of presidential power to keep Donald Trump in office despite his election loss, …

Justice Department Seeks 33 Years In Prison For Ex-Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio In Jan. 6 Case
1 year, 4 months ago

Justice Department Seeks 33 Years In Prison For Ex-Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio In Jan. 6 Case

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Justice Department is seeking 33 years in prison for Enrique Tarrio, the former Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy in one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to court documents filed Thursday. Prosecutors are also asking for a 33-year-sentence for one of Tarrio’s …

'Meh': Report says Proud Boys are not standing back and standing by for Trump this time
1 year, 6 months ago

'Meh': Report says Proud Boys are not standing back and standing by for Trump this time

Raw Story  

The Proud Boys are largely ignoring the indictment of former President Donald Trump as the far-right group shifts its focus to attacking the LBGTQ community, Vice News reported Monday. Vice’s Tess Owen writes that “Ever since the latest batch of criminal charges against the former president dropped, this time under the Espionage Act in a federal court in Florida, the …

Police officer charged with lying about leaks to Proud Boys leader
1 year, 7 months ago

Police officer charged with lying about leaks to Proud Boys leader

Associated Press  

A Washington, D.C. police officer was arrested Friday on charges that he lied about leaking confidential information to Proud Boys extremist group leader Enrique Tarrio and obstructed an investigation after group members destroyed a Black Lives Matter banner in the nation’s capital. Lamond is a decorated officer whose position required contact with extremist groups who sought to undermine our democracy …

How the government allowed the Proud Boys’ violence to fester for years
1 year, 7 months ago

How the government allowed the Proud Boys’ violence to fester for years

Raw Story  

The May 4 conviction of former Proud Boys national chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio and three other leaders on charges of seditious conspiracy and dozens of others was made possible by the Proud Boys themselves. Two Proud Boys received four-year sentences for attacking anti-fascists in New York City in 2018, and a neo-Nazi received a term of life plus 419 years …

Proud Boys 1/6 verdict boosts Justice Dept. in Trump probe
1 year, 7 months ago

Proud Boys 1/6 verdict boosts Justice Dept. in Trump probe

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio wasn't even in Washington when …

Proud Boys have a new target after January 6 riot seditious conspiracy convictions
1 year, 7 months ago

Proud Boys have a new target after January 6 riot seditious conspiracy convictions

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio Prosecutors alleged Tarrio was …

Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
1 year, 7 months ago

Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the far-right extremist group were convicted Thursday of a plot to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential election. The backbone of the government’s case was hundreds of messages exchanged by Proud Boys …

US Capitol attack: Proud Boys members convicted of seditious conspiracy
1 year, 7 months ago

US Capitol attack: Proud Boys members convicted of seditious conspiracy

India Today  

A jury on Thursday convicted four members of the far-right Proud Boys militia group including its former leader Enrique Tarrio of seditious conspiracy, finding they plotted to attack the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in a failed bid to block Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's election victory. In addition to Tarrio, Proud Boys members Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs …

US: Four Far-Right Proud Boys Convicted of Sedition over Capitol Attack
1 year, 7 months ago

US: Four Far-Right Proud Boys Convicted of Sedition over Capitol Attack

News 18  

Four members of the far-right Proud Boys were convicted of seditious conspiracy on Thursday for their roles in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by supporters of former president Donald Trump. Three of Tarrio’s lieutenants — Joseph Biggs, 39, Ethan Nordean, 32, and Zachary Rehl, 37 — were also convicted of seditious conspiracy, which carries a sentence …

What seditious conspiracy means in Proud Boys’ Jan. 6 case
1 year, 7 months ago

What seditious conspiracy means in Proud Boys’ Jan. 6 case

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The convictions on historically rare seditious conspiracy charges against leaders of the Proud Boys extremist group mark another major victory for the Justice Department in its massive prosecution of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Justice Department in November won seditious conspiracy convictions against Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and Florida Chapter leader Kelly Meggs after a …

Proud Boys leader and three members guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan 6 attack
1 year, 7 months ago

Proud Boys leader and three members guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan 6 attack

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They want to use Enrique Tarrio as a …

Proud Boys verdict is in: Guilty of seditious conspiracy
1 year, 7 months ago

Proud Boys verdict is in: Guilty of seditious conspiracy

Raw Story  

The verdict is in after several days of deliberation by the jury in the long federal trial against the Proud Boys. According to Politico's Kyle Cheney, four members of the group have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their part in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. "The top count is seditious conspiracy, which carries a 20-year …

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