"Proud Boys Leader Claims Prosecutors Coerced Him to Implicate Trump"

Proud Boys leader Henry "Enrique" Tarrio claims that prosecutors attempted to coerce him into implicating former President Donald Trump in the January 6 Capitol riot. Tarrio, who was sentenced to 22 years for his role in the attack, said prosecutors showed him messages connecting him to individuals linked to Trump but refused to provide a plea offer. The trial did not establish a direct connection between the Proud Boys and Trump, beyond his endorsement of the group. Tarrio maintains that he should not have been charged as the leader of the insurrection and denies any intent to attack the Capitol.