Proud Boys trial moves forward as January 6 panel prepares report
2 years ago

Proud Boys trial moves forward as January 6 panel prepares report

Al Jazeera  

A trial in the United States against five members of the far-right group known as the Proud Boys is set to move forward, with the group’s former leader, Enrique Tarrio, among those facing charges of seditious conspiracy for their involvement in the attack on the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. In the days before the Capitol attack, Tarrio allegedly told his followers on social media, “Let’s bring this new year with one word in mind… Revolt.” And as Trump supporters entered the Capitol on January 6, Tarrio made two consecutive posts that read “Make no mistake” and “We did this”, according to the indictment. The Proud Boys trial is the latest in a series of prosecutions against key figures involved in the January 6 attack. Meanwhile, the January 6 committee voted unanimously to recommend criminal charges against former President Trump during its final public session on Monday, accusing him of “inciting” insurrection.

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An ex-Washington police officer is convicted of lying about leaks to the Proud Boys leader
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1 day, 8 hours ago

An ex-Washington police officer is convicted of lying about leaks to the Proud Boys leader

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A retired police officer in the nation’s capital was convicted Monday of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group. “There is nothing disloyal about him at all, and it’s a sad day for him.” Tarrio eventually pleaded guilty to burning the banner stolen from a historic Black church in …

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 …

Ex-Proud Boys Leader Has Heated Exchange With Judge During Trial Of Accused Corrupt Cop
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ex-Proud Boys Leader Has Heated Exchange With Judge During Trial Of Accused Corrupt Cop

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — After being transferred from prison where he is serving out a 22-year sentence for seditious conspiracy, Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, a former leader of extremist group the Proud Boys, took the witness stand Thursday in the trial of a former D.C. police officer accused of disclosing insider information to him and then lying about it to …

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.

‘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 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 …

‘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 …

Prosecutors thought Trump was in contact with Proud Boys leader before Jan. 6: report
1 year, 3 months ago

Prosecutors thought Trump was in contact with Proud Boys leader before Jan. 6: report

Raw Story  

Enrique Tarrio, the former Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in prison earlier this week in connection with Jan. 6, claims federal prosecutors offered him leniency if he could provide information implicating Donald Trump, The New York Times reports. Tarrio in an phone interview from a jail where he’s being held, told The Times that federal prosecutors contacted him …

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 …

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for role in US Capitol attack
1 year, 3 months ago

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for role in US Capitol attack

Hindustan Times  

A former chairman of the right-wing Proud Boys group was sentenced on Tuesday to 22 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump trying to overturn the former president's election defeat. Members of the far-right Proud Boys, including leader Enrique Tarrio, rally in support of U.S. President …

‘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’ 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Associated Press  

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 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to court documents. Tarrio’s lawyers tried to argue that Trump was the one to blame for exhorting a crowd outside the White House …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

Proud Boys: Ex-leader, three others found guilty in Jan 6 attack
1 year, 7 months ago

Proud Boys: Ex-leader, three others found guilty in Jan 6 attack

Al Jazeera  

US prosecutors allege far-right group members acted as ‘Trump’s army’ during storming of Capitol on January 6, 2021. Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys, and three other members of the group have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy in an alleged plot to attack the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and prevent a peaceful …

Enrique Tarrio, 3 other Proud Boys members convicted of sedition in Jan. 6 riot
1 year, 7 months ago

Enrique Tarrio, 3 other Proud Boys members convicted of sedition in Jan. 6 riot

LA Times  

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been convicted of orchestrating a plot for members of his far-right extremist group to attack the U.S. Capitol. 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 …

Jury to deliberate in major 6 January case against Proud Boys
1 year, 7 months ago

Jury to deliberate in major 6 January case against Proud Boys

Firstpost  

Washington: The seditious conspiracy case against former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants went to the jury on Tuesday after dozens of witnesses over more than three months in one of the most serious cases to emerge from the 6 January, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. The jury will begin deliberating Wednesday to decide whether the onetime …

Jury to deliberate in major Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys
1 year, 7 months ago

Jury to deliberate in major Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The seditious conspiracy case against former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants went to the jury on Tuesday after dozens of witnesses over more than three months in one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors in Washington have shown jurors hundreds of messages exchanged …

Jury Begins Deliberations In Major Jan. 6 Case Against Proud Boys
1 year, 7 months ago

Jury Begins Deliberations In Major Jan. 6 Case Against Proud Boys

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The seditious conspiracy case against former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants went to the jury on Tuesday after dozens of witnesses over more than three months in one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors in Washington have shown jurors hundreds …

'Scapegoat for Donald Trump': Lawyer says Proud Boys taking fall for Jan. 6
1 year, 7 months ago

'Scapegoat for Donald Trump': Lawyer says Proud Boys taking fall for Jan. 6

Raw Story  

The Proud Boys have been set up to take the fall for Donald Trump as the instigator of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, a lawyer told jurors at the trial of members of the extremist group. They want to use Enrique Tarrio as a scapegoat for Donald Trump and those in power.” Tarrio, along with four other Proud …

Leaders of extreme right-wing Proud Boys saw themselves as 'Trump's army', says prosecutor
1 year, 7 months ago

Leaders of extreme right-wing Proud Boys saw themselves as 'Trump's army', says prosecutor

Firstpost  

Washington: Leaders of the extreme right-wing Proud Boys organisation saw themselves as foot soldiers defending Donald Trump as the former president clung to power beyond the 2020 election, a prosecution claimed Monday at the conclusion of a landmark trial over the US Capitol uprising. In the seditious conspiracy trial where Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants were …

Prosecutor: Proud Boys viewed themselves as ‘Trump’s army’
1 year, 8 months ago

Prosecutor: Proud Boys viewed themselves as ‘Trump’s army’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ready for “all-out war,” leaders of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group viewed themselves as foot soldiers fighting for Donald Trump as the former president clung to power after the 2020 election, a prosecutor said Monday at the close of a historic trial over the U.S. Capitol insurrection. Prosecutors have repeatedly shown jurors a video clip of Trump …

Trump is to blame for Jan. 6 riot, Proud Boys leader’s lawyer says
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump is to blame for Jan. 6 riot, Proud Boys leader’s lawyer says

LA Times  

Former President Trump, a defense attorney argued, is to blame for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot after he exhorted a crowd outside the White House to “fight like hell.” A defense attorney argued Tuesday at the close of a landmark trial over the Jan. 6 riot that the Justice Department is making Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio a scapegoat for …

Scapegoats or ‘Trump’s army’: Proud Boys’ trial closing arguments
1 year, 8 months ago

Scapegoats or ‘Trump’s army’: Proud Boys’ trial closing arguments

Al Jazeera  

US prosecutors accuse group’s leaders of ‘seditious conspiracy’ in alleged plot to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. US prosecutors and defence attorneys for the far-right Proud Boys group have delivered their closing arguments in a trial seeking to determine whether the group’s leaders committed seditious conspiracy in their alleged plot to attack the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 …

Proud Boys deny plot to overthrow government as Jan. 6 trial nears end
1 year, 8 months ago

Proud Boys deny plot to overthrow government as Jan. 6 trial nears end

Raw Story  

A federal grand jury is scheduled Monday to hear closing arguments in the seditious conspiracy trial against Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and several of his associates — and the members of the extremist group are standing by their claim that the January 6 attack was not a plot to overthrow the U.S. government, reported CBS News. "The foundation of …

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