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crime2 years ago

"Proud Boys Leader Joe Biggs Receives 17-Year Sentence for Capitol Riot"

Joe Biggs, a leader of the far-right Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the US Capitol riot. Biggs, a US Army veteran and former Infowars correspondent, was convicted of seditious conspiracy and other charges. Prosecutors described him as an "instigator" of the storming of Congress on 6 January 2021. In court, Biggs expressed remorse and pleaded for leniency. The sentence is below federal guidelines and the 33 years sought by prosecutors. Other Proud Boys members are also facing sentencing for their involvement in the riot.

via BBC|
#capitol-riot#crime#joe-biggs
crime2 years ago

Proud Boys Leaders Sentenced to Prison in January 6 Case: What's Next for the Group?

Joe Biggs, a leader of the Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack. He was convicted of charges including seditious conspiracy for attempting to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. The judge acknowledged the significance of the constitutional moment and handed down a hefty sentence, although it was lower than the prosecution's request. Biggs is the second defendant to receive a lengthy sentence related to the attack. Prosecutors argued that Biggs and his co-defendants sought to change the course of American history through political violence.

via CNN|
#capitol-attack#crime#january-6
crime2 years ago

"Proud Boys Leader Joe Biggs Receives 17-Year Prison Sentence for Jan. 6 Sedition"

Former Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. Biggs, convicted of seditious conspiracy, was described by prosecutors as a vocal leader and influential proponent of the group's shift towards political violence. The government had sought a 33-year prison sentence, but the judge accepted a recommendation for 17 years. Biggs' sentence is the second longest for any defendant charged in connection with the Capitol attack. Another Proud Boys leader, Enrique Tarrio, is set to be sentenced next week.

via ABC News|
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crime2 years ago

Proud Boys Sentencing Delayed in Jan. 6 Conspiracy Case

Joe Biggs, a leader of the Proud Boys, could face decades in federal prison for his involvement in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors are seeking a 33-year sentence, citing Biggs' role as an instigator and leader in the assault. Biggs, an Army veteran and former correspondent for Infowars, was convicted of seditious conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, and other charges. His sentencing comes after other prominent figures involved in the attack, such as Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, received lengthy prison terms.

via NBC News|
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politics2 years ago

Jan. 6 trial reveals new insights into Proud Boys' actions.

Proud Boy Dominic Pezzola, who was an eyewitness to an exchange between fellow Proud Boy Joe Biggs and another member of the crowd, Ryan Samsel, that triggered the first breach of the barricades on Jan. 6, acknowledged on the witness stand in his seditious conspiracy trial that he lied to the FBI about that episode, claiming he believed it would persuade investigators to relax the harsh conditions of his pretrial detention. Pezzola's testimony sheds light on a lingering Jan. 6 mystery and a critical lie.

via POLITICO|
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