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Trump’s DOJ asked a federal appeals court to vacate seditious-conspiracy and related convictions against 12 defendants tied to the January 6 riot; the defendants—members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys—had their sentences commuted by Trump on his first day back in office, while Trump pardoned more than 1,500 other Jan. 6 defendants.
The Justice Department asked a court to overturn the seditious-conspiracy convictions of members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys tied to the January 6 Capitol riot, signaling a major development in ongoing prosecutions.
The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court to overturn the seditious conspiracy convictions of 12 defendants linked to the January 6 Capitol riot, arguing that dismissing the case is in the interests of justice. Trump pardoned or commuted more than 1,500 rioters, but the convictions could be erased only if the court approves, a move seen as a symbolic win for Trump. Notable figures discussed include Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders, with a filing deadline of April 17 for expungement requests.
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.
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.
Three years after the Capitol riot, over 1,230 individuals have been charged, with more than 730 pleading guilty and around 170 convicted at trial. The largest criminal investigation in U.S. history continues with ongoing trials and new arrests, while some convicted rioters have completed their sentences. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to review a key obstruction charge that could affect many defendants, including former President Trump. Authorities are still seeking to identify over 80 violent participants and fugitives, with a significant unsolved mystery being the identity of the individual who placed pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC offices the day before the riot.
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.
The former leader of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, could face the longest prison sentence among Jan. 6 defendants as federal judges prepare to hand down punishments for members of the far-right group convicted of seditious conspiracy charges related to the Capitol attack. Sentencing for the five defendants, including Tarrio, has been postponed due to the judge's illness. Prosecutors are seeking lengthy prison terms, with Tarrio facing 33 years and Ethan Nordean facing 27 years. Victim impact statements were read during the hearing, highlighting the fear and pain experienced by Capitol Police officers during the riot.
The former leader of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, could face the longest prison sentence of any Jan. 6 defendant as federal judges prepare to hand down punishments for members of the far-right group convicted of seditious conspiracy charges related to the Capitol attack. Prosecutors are seeking 33 years in federal prison for Tarrio, while other defendants, including Ethan Nordean, Joe Biggs, Zach Rehl, and Dominic Pezzola, face sentences ranging from 20 to 33 years. Victim impact statements were read during the hearing, with U.S. Capitol Police officers describing the fear and pain they experienced during the riot.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a 33-year prison sentence for former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Prosecutors argue that Tarrio, as the national chairman of the extremist group, played a key role in organizing and executing the conspiracy to stop the peaceful transfer of power. The recommended sentence is the longest the DOJ has requested for individuals linked to the Capitol attack. Prosecutors are also seeking lengthy sentences for other Proud Boys members convicted of sedition.
Ethan Nordean, a member of the far-right militant group Proud Boys, convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the U.S. Capitol insurrection, is asking for a light sentence of 15 to 21 months, while the government is seeking 324 to 405 months. Nordean's attorneys argue that his actions were no different from other protesters and that the government's characterization relies on abstract words rather than concrete facts. Despite his involvement with the Proud Boys, Nordean claims to have no criminal history and intends to express remorse for his contribution to the chaos at the Capitol.
Two members of the far-right Oath Keepers group, David Moerschel and Joseph Hackett, have been sentenced to three and three and a half years in prison, respectively, for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot. Both were convicted of seditious conspiracy and other charges. The men helped amass guns and ammunition to stash in a Virginia hotel for a so-called “quick reaction force” that could be quickly shuttled to Washington, prosecutors said. The weapons were never deployed. Nine people associated with the Oath Keepers have been tried for seditious conspiracy and six were convicted of the rarely used Civil War-era charge in two separate trials, including the group’s founder Stewart Rhodes.
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right militant group Oath Keepers, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy, the longest sentence imposed to date over the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Rhodes was convicted in November by a federal court jury in Washington. The militant group's members include current and retired U.S. military personnel, law enforcement officers, and first responders. Rhodes expressed no remorse and instead accused the far left of destroying America. Co-defendant Kelly Meggs, a former Florida Chapter leader also convicted of seditious conspiracy, was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Kelly Meggs, the Florida chapter leader of the Oath Keepers, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. This is the second sentence to be handed down to a defendant found guilty of seditious conspiracy with relation to the Jan. 6 riot, with the first being handed to Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, who was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison. Over 1,000 people have been charged with federal crimes stemming from the riot, with about 500 of those people sentenced.