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Proud Boys Leader Convicted of Sedition for Role in Jan. 6 Attack Asks Trump for Pardon

Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs requested a pardon from Trump, arguing it would aid national healing post-January 6.

Proud Boys are seeking pardons directly from Trump, bypassing the DOJ and, potentially, Matt Gaetz

Proud Boys leaders are seeking direct pardons from Trump instead of using the DOJ's lengthy process.

Proud Boys Leader Convicted of Sedition for Role in Jan. 6 Attack Asks Trump for Pardon

Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs requested a pardon from Trump, arguing it would aid national healing post-January 6.

Proud Boys are seeking pardons directly from Trump, bypassing the DOJ and, potentially, Matt Gaetz

Proud Boys leaders are seeking direct pardons from Trump instead of using the DOJ's lengthy process.
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Proud Boy Closure or John Roberts' Get Out of Jail Free Card? - emptywheel

Jeremy Bertino, a key cooperating witness, has finished his role in the Proud Boys prosecutions, and his sentencing is scheduled for February.
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The Proud Boys' Reliance on Telegram Didn't Save Them, But It Thwarted Preventing the Attack - emptywheel

Proud Boys' attempts to delete incriminating Telegram messages failed, providing evidence used in prosecutions for their involvement in January 6 events.

Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes: We want to make America hate again'

Gavin McInnes of the Proud Boys openly expressed a desire to incite hatred and blamed the media for events surrounding the January 6 insurrection.

The Proud Boys' Reliance on Telegram Didn't Save Them, But It Thwarted Preventing the Attack - emptywheel

Proud Boys' attempts to delete incriminating Telegram messages failed, providing evidence used in prosecutions for their involvement in January 6 events.

Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes: We want to make America hate again'

Gavin McInnes of the Proud Boys openly expressed a desire to incite hatred and blamed the media for events surrounding the January 6 insurrection.
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A Texas town killed off its diversity committee after Proud Boys marched against it - LGBTQ Nation

The Pride proclamation in Frisco, Texas, was overshadowed by threats from the Proud Boys, revealing a need for stronger community support against extremism.

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for Jan. 6 riot

Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years for orchestrating the January 6 Capitol riot, the longest sentence related to the event.
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Gay adult film star beat up cops during January 6 riots. Now he's going away for a long time.

Proud Boy member and adult film actor Sergeant Miles has been sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Miles accepted responsibility for his actions but has also reposted images blaming the FBI, the 'Deep State,' and '#BLMAntifaTerroristThugs' for 'stag[ing] a riot to cover up a stolen election.'

Florida man who assaulted police in January 6 riots given five-year sentence

Florida man sentenced to 5 years in prison for his violent actions during the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
Kenneth Bonawitz, a Proud Boys member, assaulted multiple police officers and carried a knife during the attack.

Gay adult film star beat up cops during January 6 riots. Now he's going away for a long time.

Proud Boy member and adult film actor Sergeant Miles has been sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Miles accepted responsibility for his actions but has also reposted images blaming the FBI, the 'Deep State,' and '#BLMAntifaTerroristThugs' for 'stag[ing] a riot to cover up a stolen election.'

Florida man who assaulted police in January 6 riots given five-year sentence

Florida man sentenced to 5 years in prison for his violent actions during the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
Kenneth Bonawitz, a Proud Boys member, assaulted multiple police officers and carried a knife during the attack.
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Man Who Threatened Police With Ax Handle on Jan. 6 Gets Nearly 5 Years in Prison

Proud Boys member, William Chrestman, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for breaching the U.S. Capitol and threatening police officers during the January 6 attack.
Chrestman pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding and threatening a federal officer.

Special Counsel Seeks To Introduce Evidence Of That Other Time Trump Tried To Start A Riot

Prosecutors in Trump's DC election interference case intend to present evidence of Trump sowing mistrust in the election results and refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power.
The government will also highlight Trump's association with groups like the Proud Boys and his support for the January 6 rioters as evidence of his intent to obstruct Congress.
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