"Trump's army" guilty of seditious conspiracy |
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- A federal jury found former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three co-defendants guilty of seditious conspiracy for their role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The jury found a fifth defendant, Dominic Pezzola, not guilty. [Vox / Nicole Narea]
However, Pezzola, along with Tarrio and members Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, and Zachary Rehl were all found guilty of other charges including obstructing an official proceeding and obstruction of law enforcement. [CNN / Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand]. - The Justice Department has convicted 14 Proud Boys and Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy. It's the most serious charge leveled against January 6 rioters and carries up to 20 years in prison. [Politico / Kyle Cheney]
- During the months-long trial, prosecutors argued the Proud Boys considered themselves Donald Trump's "army" and were ready to use violence to keep President Joe Biden from assuming office. [Associated Press]
- The Proud Boys have faced more than 40 January 6 prosecutions, which has slowed the group's activities. However, the group remains active, with its members shifting focus to railing against LGBTQ issues. [USA Today / Will Carless]
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