"Marjorie Taylor Greene's Defense of Proud Boys Leader Sparks Controversy Amidst FBI Manhunt and Sentencing"
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared to defend the leader of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, after the Justice Department sought a 33-year sentence for his involvement in planning the January 6th insurrection. Greene criticized the DOJ for not seeking similar sentences for Antifa/BLM rioters and accused Hunter Biden and Joe Biden of taking criminal bribes. Tarrio and three others were convicted of plotting to halt the count of electoral votes and overturn the 2020 election results. Prosecutors described the Proud Boys as "Donald Trump's army" and stated that they aimed to keep their leader in power but ultimately failed. Greene has previously criticized the Justice Department for perceived bias, and Attorney General Merrick Garland recently announced a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene appears to defend Proud Boys leader in social media post The Hill
- FBI searching for Proud Boy after he disappears days before January 6 sentencing CNN
- US Seeks 33 Years In Jail For Ex-Proud Boys Leader In Capitol Riot Case NDTV
- Justice Department seeks 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case The Boston Globe
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