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Members of the Proud Boys are calling for Attorney General Pam Bondi's resignation after the Justice Department filed a motion to dismiss their $100 million lawsuit related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, alleging systemic abuse and constitutional violations, which has sparked criticism and further legal challenges from Jan. 6 defendants and supporters.
Five Proud Boys members involved in the January 6 Capitol storming are suing the U.S. government for over $100 million, claiming violations of their constitutional rights during their arrest and detention, despite being pardoned by President Trump in 2025. The lawsuit includes allegations of forceful raids, solitary confinement, and cruel treatment, and seeks damages and interest. Some members have expressed intentions to run for office and defend their actions.
Five Proud Boys leaders, convicted for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot and later pardoned by Trump, have sued the US government for $100 million, alleging violations of their rights and political bias in their prosecution.
Proud Boys leaders, pardoned by Trump for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, have sued the federal government claiming constitutional rights violations and seeking $100 million in damages, alleging systemic abuse of the legal system to punish political allies of Trump.
Five Proud Boys members convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol attack sued the government for $100 million, claiming political persecution and alleging the prosecution was politically motivated, as part of a broader effort by rioters to shift blame and rewrite the events of that day.
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.
A former leader of the Proud Boys testified in defense of a police officer accused of aiding him, as part of a trial examining the officer's alleged misconduct. The testimony is part of ongoing legal proceedings to determine the officer's involvement with the extremist group.
The Proud Boys, a far-right group involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, are reportedly mobilizing to monitor polling places as Donald Trump continues to claim that he can only lose the upcoming election due to voter fraud. Despite several leaders being imprisoned for seditious conspiracy, the group remains active, with some members planning to act as poll watchers. Trump's rhetoric has intensified, with violent imagery and accusations against Democrats, while the Proud Boys use platforms like Telegram to spread election misinformation.
Marc Anthony Bru, a member of the Proud Boys, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, where he obstructed an official proceeding and engaged in civil disorder. Bru took selfies in the Senate gallery and expressed defiance towards the legal process. His sentencing is part of the ongoing legal actions against individuals involved in the Capitol breach, with over 1,200 people charged so far.
Marc Bru, a Proud Boys member, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, after showing no signs of remorse and defiantly stating in court that he would do it all over again even if given 100 years. Prosecutors had sought a longer sentence, highlighting his lack of remorse and subsequent attempt to organize a violent insurrection in Portland. Bru's actions included breaching the Capitol perimeter, harassing police officers, and entering the building to take selfies. He was also fined and ordered to pay restitution. Over 1,265 individuals have been charged in connection with the Capitol attack.
Marc Bru, a Proud Boys member who stormed the U.S. Capitol, has been sentenced to six years in prison after repeatedly interrupting and insulting the judge during his sentencing. Prosecutors described him as one of the least remorseful rioters and revealed his plans for an armed insurrection in Portland, Oregon. Bru, who represented himself, has shown contempt for the court and government, and has continued to spew anti-government rhetoric from jail. He was convicted of seven charges, including two felonies, and has been involved in other legal issues since his arrest.
A Proud Boys member, Marc Bru, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in the Capitol riot after insulting the judge during his sentencing. Bru repeatedly interrupted the judge, called him names, and showed no remorse for his actions. Prosecutors described him as one of the least remorseful rioters. Bru planned for an armed insurrection in Portland, Oregon, and has been representing himself with an attorney on standby. He was convicted of seven charges, including two felonies, and was one of the first rioters to breach a restricted area during the Capitol riot.
Marc Anthony Bru, a member of the Proud Boys, has been sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. He was found guilty of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including obstruction of an official proceeding and civil disorder. Bru was among the first to breach the restricted perimeter on the west side of the Capitol grounds and spent approximately thirteen minutes inside the building. He also attempted to organize a violent insurrection against the local government in Portland, Oregon. Despite his sentencing, Bru expressed no remorse and stated that he would do it all over again if given the chance.
Kenneth Bonawitz, a member of the Proud Boys, was sentenced to five years in prison for assaulting six police officers during the January 6 Capitol riots. He carried a knife and attacked officers, causing severe injuries to one who had to retire. Over 1,200 defendants have been charged in connection with the riots, with nearly 500 receiving prison sentences. While not accused of coordinating with other Proud Boys, Bonawitz embodied their anti-government ideology in his violent actions.