Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, returned to a Washington federal court to testify in the trial of a police officer accused of providing him with confidential information before the January 6 Capitol riot. Tarrio, who was sentenced to 22 years for seditious conspiracy, expressed frustration over his imprisonment and hinted at the shifting political landscape with Donald Trump's potential return to power. Tarrio's testimony was marked by defiance and a refusal to discuss the events of January 6, while prosecutors questioned his credibility due to his history of spreading false information.
Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, refused to answer questions about the Jan. 6 Capitol attack during the trial of Shane Lamond, a former D.C. police officer accused of providing Tarrio with information about an arrest warrant. Tarrio, serving a 22-year sentence for seditious conspiracy, testified that he lied to his group about his communications with Lamond, who allegedly acted as a 'double agent' for the Proud Boys. Tarrio claimed his arrest was a planned publicity stunt and denied Lamond's involvement in tipping him off, despite evidence of extensive communication between them.
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.
Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Latino Proud Boys, gained attention for his support of former President Donald Trump. Six Colorado voters have filed a lawsuit to prevent Trump from appearing on the state's 2024 ballot.
Prosecutors questioned Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys, before his trial on sedition charges related to the Capitol attack, believing he had communicated with President Donald Trump through intermediaries. Tarrio denied the allegations, and the meeting with prosecutors did not yield any evidence. The government's interest in connections between Trump and the Proud Boys highlights their efforts to investigate ties between the former president and the extremists involved in the riot. It remains unclear what evidence the government had to support their theory. Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in organizing the Capitol attack.
The mother of former Proud Boys leader Enrique "Henry" Tarrio defended her son's innocence and criticized his 22-year prison sentence for his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. She claimed that Tarrio didn't play a significant role in the attack and called the case against him a "witch hunt." Tarrio's defense lawyer announced plans to appeal the sentence, citing issues with the trial's venue. Tarrio's mother also urged supporters to donate to his online legal defense fund. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed criticism of the harsh treatment of Jan. 6 defendants, including Proud Boys members, and suggested he might pardon them if elected president.
Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges related to the burning of a Black Lives Matter banner in Washington, D.C. Tarrio led the far-right extremist group during a time when they gained prominence within conservative politics.
Former President Trump sees a "political advantage" in floating pardons for individuals convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, according to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman. Despite the recent sentencing of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio to 22 years in prison for his involvement in the riot, Haberman believes Trump will continue to fundraise and express support for defendants. Trump sees this stance as a way to rally his supporters, despite potential legal implications.
The sentencing hearing for former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and another defendant involved in the January 6 Capitol riot was abruptly canceled due to the judge assigned to the case being out sick. Prosecutors were seeking 33 years in prison for Tarrio, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy and other charges. The reason for the cancellation was initially described as an emergency, but it was later clarified that the judge was ill. The sentencing for the co-defendant has been rescheduled, while two other defendants are still scheduled for sentencing on Thursday.
Sentencing hearings for former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and member Ethan Nordean were abruptly cancelled minutes before their scheduled appearances, citing an unspecified emergency. The hearings have been rescheduled for September. Tarrio and three other Proud Boys members were found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Prosecutors are seeking lengthy prison sentences for Tarrio and Nordean. The cancellations come amidst a wave of high-profile activity at the E Barrett Prettyman Courthouse related to the January 6 attack, including the sentencing of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes. The Justice Department's efforts have resulted in over 1,000 arrests and 700 convictions in connection with the attack.
Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys, is set to be sentenced today for his role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors are seeking a 33-year prison sentence for Tarrio, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy. The government has applied a "terrorism enhancement" to the sentencing, which could result in longer prison terms. Tarrio's codefendants, Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, and Dominic Pezzola, will also be sentenced this week. The prosecutors argue that Tarrio and his fellow Proud Boys were "foot soldiers of the right" who aimed to keep former President Donald Trump in power.
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.
The Justice Department is seeking a 33-year prison sentence for Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Tarrio and three other Proud Boys members were found guilty of conspiring to block the transfer of presidential power in an attempt to keep Donald Trump in the White House. Prosecutors argue that the Proud Boys aimed to exert their political will through force and undo the results of the democratic election. The proposed sentences for Tarrio's co-defendants range from 20 to 33 years. Defense attorneys argue that the sentences are excessive and that the chaos on January 6 was fueled by Trump's false election claims. The defendants will be sentenced later this month.
A police lieutenant in Washington D.C. has been indicted for tipping off former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio about an arrest warrant related to the burning of a Black Lives Matter flag and lying about his extensive contacts with the far-right group's leader.
A Washington, DC, metro police officer, Lt. Shane Lamond, has been indicted on charges of obstruction and false statements for allegedly tipping off Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio about his impending arrest and sharing sensitive law enforcement information with him. Lamond was in regular contact with Tarrio, starting at least in July 2019. Lamond was placed on administrative leave by the MPD in February 2022, and the department will complete an internal investigation into the incident once the criminal proceedings surrounding Lamond have concluded. Tarrio was convicted of seditious conspiracy earlier this month.
