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June 7, 2022

Proud Boys Leader Charged with Seditious Conspiracy over January 6 Capitol Riot
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Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four other members of the far-right
group have been charged with seditious conspiracy over their roles in
the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Tarrio already faced
charges of obstructing Congress, destruction of government property and
other crimes. This comes just days after Proud Boys member Josh Pruitt
pleaded guilty to a felony charge of obstructing an official proceeding.
Pruitt and another man were filmed on January 6 approaching Senate
Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and his security detail inside the
Capitol Visitor Center after forcing their way into the building,
prompting Senator Schumer to "run away."


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