Proud Boys Leaders Sue DOJ Over Jan. 6 Convictions Post-Pardon
TL;DR
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.
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- Proud Boys Convicted in Jan. 6 Attack Sue Government on Claims of ‘Political Persecution’ The New York Times
- Five Proud Boys leaders sue Justice Department over Jan. 6 prosecutions The Washington Post
- Proud Boys leaders pardoned by Trump sue over Jan. 6 convictions Axios
- Proud Boys leaders sue DOJ over Jan. 6 prosecutions The Hill
- Following Trump pardon, Proud Boys leaders involved in January 6 insurrection file $100 million lawsuit The Times of Israel
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