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The '''Proud Boys''' are a multi-racial, multicultural, multi-ethnic international [[conservative]] or [[paleoconservative]] fraternal organization.  Proud Boys describe themselves as "western chauvinists" and espouse pro-[[second amendment]], pro-[[free speech]], anti-[[illegal immigration]], anti-[[fascist]] and anti-[[racist]] views.<ref>https://officialproudboys.com/proud-boys/whoaretheproudboys/</ref>  It was formerly led by [[Rebel News]] personality and Vice Media co-founder [[Gavin McInnes]]. Proud Boys tend to gather among themselves to hang out at [[restaurants]] or [[bars]], and also attend political events either in support of or in opposition to other groups. They can typically be identified by their black and yellow Polo shirts.  

The '''Proud Boys''' are a multi-racial, multicultural, multi-ethnic international [[conservative]] or [[paleoconservative]] fraternal organization.  Proud Boys describe themselves as "western chauvinists" and espouse pro-[[second amendment]], pro-[[free speech]], anti-[[illegal immigration]], anti-[[fascist]] and anti-[[racist]] views.<ref>https://officialproudboys.com/proud-boys/whoaretheproudboys/</ref>  It was formerly led by [[Rebel News]] personality and Vice Media co-founder [[Gavin McInnes]]. Proud Boys tend to gather among themselves to hang out at [[restaurants]] or [[bars]], and also attend political events either in support of or in opposition to other groups. They can typically be identified by their black and yellow Polo shirts.  

==Media Bias==  

==Media Bias==

Proud Boys have been vehemently mischaracterized and slandered by the [[liberal media]], perhaps more so than any other single conservative organization in recent times.{{fact}} Most news outlets characterize the Proud Boys as "[[white supremacist]]", "[[alt-right]]", and "[[fascist]]", as well as accusing them of promoting political [[violence]].{{fact}}  [[Wikipedia]] holds strongly to this warped view,<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proud_Boys</ref> while hypocritically characterizing [[Antifa]], a far-Left [[anarchist]] [[terrorist]] faction and hate group, as mere "political activists".<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifa_(United_States)</ref>  It is likely Wikipedia holds this view as a result of parroting the [[left-wing]] [[Southern Poverty Law Center]], a notoriously dishonest organization (and a hate group in its own right) which Wikipedia tends to use as a source.{{fact}}

Proud Boys have been vehemently mischaracterized and slandered by the [[liberal media]], perhaps more so than any other single conservative organization in recent times.{{fact}} Most news outlets characterize the Proud Boys as "[[white supremacist]]", "[[alt-right]]", and "[[fascist]]", as well as accusing them of promoting political [[violence]].{{fact}}  [[Wikipedia]] holds strongly to this warped view,<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proud_Boys</ref> while hypocritically characterizing [[Antifa]], a far-Left [[anarchist]] [[terrorist]] faction and hate group, as mere "political activists".<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifa_(United_States)</ref>  It is likely Wikipedia holds this view as a result of parroting the [[left-wing]] [[Southern Poverty Law Center]], a notoriously dishonest organization (and a hate group in its own right) which Wikipedia tends to use as a source.{{fact}}

==Prosecutions==

==Prosecutions==

More than three dozen people charged in the Capitol protests <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hszd21sQa0s</ref> have been targeted by federal authorities as Proud Boys leaders, members or associates. <ref>https://www.fox44news.com/news/political-news/proud-boys-member-pleads-guilty-to-conspiracy-in-jan-6-riot/</ref> The indictments have been marked by the Biden regime's [[racial]]ly motivated prosecution of the Proud Boys black [[Hispanic]] Cuban-American leader, Enrique Tarrio.{{fact}} Tarrio apparently is being made an example of what can happen to [[African American]]s who dare to flee the [[Democrat plantation]].{{fact}}  

More than three dozen people charged in the Capitol protests <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hszd21sQa0s</ref> have been targeted by federal authorities as Proud Boys leaders, members or associates.<ref>https://www.fox44news.com/news/political-news/proud-boys-member-pleads-guilty-to-conspiracy-in-jan-6-riot/</ref> The indictments have been marked by the Biden regime's [[racial]]ly motivated prosecution of the Proud Boys black [[Hispanic]] Cuban-American leader, Enrique Tarrio.{{fact}} Tarrio apparently is being made an example of what can happen to [[African American]]s who dare to flee the [[Democrat plantation]].{{fact}}  

'''[[Enrique Tarrio]]''', an African American, was forced to plead guilty to destruction of property and attempted possession of a large-capacity ammunition feeding device. Tarrio, who was held in the [[DC gulag]] without bail under appalling [[human rights]] conditions and abuses,<ref>https://www.npr.org/2021/10/13/1045696978/judge-holds-washington-d-c-jail-officials-in-contempt-in-a-jan-6-riot-case</ref> was sentenced to 155 days in jail by Judge Harold Cushenberry, in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, on August 23, 2021. <ref>HTTPS://WWW.MIAMINEWTIMES.COM/NEWS/PROUD-BOYS-LEADER-ENRIQUE-TARRIO-SENTENCED-TO-155-DAYS-IN-JAIL-12797703</ref>  On March 8, 2022, the racist Biden Department of Justice<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/how-biden-and-the-doj-are-reinforcing-america-s-racist-history-in-puerto-rico/ar-AAKRWVk</ref> indicted Tarrio on a conspiracy charge for his alleged involvement in organizing a supposed J6 Capitol riot. Other names were added to make it a "seditious conspiracy" charge: Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, Charles Donohoe, and Dominic Pezzola. All previously were detained and had earlier pleaded not guilty to charges. <ref>https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/leader-proud-boys-indicted-federal-court-conspiracy-and-other-offenses-related-us-capitol</ref>

'''[[Enrique Tarrio]]''', an African American, was forced to plead guilty to destruction of property and attempted possession of a large-capacity ammunition feeding device. Tarrio, who was held in the [[DC gulag]] without bail under appalling [[human rights]] conditions and abuses,<ref>https://www.npr.org/2021/10/13/1045696978/judge-holds-washington-d-c-jail-officials-in-contempt-in-a-jan-6-riot-case</ref> was sentenced to 155 days in jail by Judge Harold Cushenberry, in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, on August 23, 2021.<ref>HTTPS://WWW.MIAMINEWTIMES.COM/NEWS/PROUD-BOYS-LEADER-ENRIQUE-TARRIO-SENTENCED-TO-155-DAYS-IN-JAIL-12797703</ref>  On March 8, 2022, the racist Biden Department of Justice<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/how-biden-and-the-doj-are-reinforcing-america-s-racist-history-in-puerto-rico/ar-AAKRWVk</ref> indicted Tarrio on a conspiracy charge for his alleged involvement in organizing a supposed J6 Capitol riot. Other names were added to make it a "seditious conspiracy" charge: Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, Charles Donohoe, and Dominic Pezzola. All previously were detained and had earlier pleaded not guilty to charges.<ref>https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/leader-proud-boys-indicted-federal-court-conspiracy-and-other-offenses-related-us-capitol</ref>

'''Tusitala J. Toese''' was charged with assaulting a man and inciting others to battle during a clash with left-wing terrorists<ref>https://www.sgtreport.com/2020/07/portland-under-siege-by-antifa-and-other-left-wing-terrorists/</ref> in east Portland in 2021. Toese was arraigned by corrupt Portland prosecutors<ref>https://www.victoriataft.com/rewind-tape-da-refused-charge-anti-gun-filmmaker-vicious-videotaped-beatdown-strickland/</ref> on March 23, 2022, in Multnomah County Circuit Court, on eleven counts, including rioting, second- and third-degree assault, unlawful use of weapon and first-degree criminal mischief. <ref>https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/03/proud-boy-leader-tiny-toese-held-without-bail-on-riot-assault-charges-in-2021-clash-with-left-wing-protesters-in-east-portland.html</ref>

'''Tusitala J. Toese''' was charged with assaulting a man and inciting others to battle during a clash with left-wing terrorists<ref>https://www.sgtreport.com/2020/07/portland-under-siege-by-antifa-and-other-left-wing-terrorists/</ref> in east Portland in 2021. Toese was arraigned by corrupt Portland prosecutors<ref>https://www.victoriataft.com/rewind-tape-da-refused-charge-anti-gun-filmmaker-vicious-videotaped-beatdown-strickland/</ref> on March 23, 2022, in Multnomah County Circuit Court, on eleven counts, including rioting, second- and third-degree assault, unlawful use of weapon and first-degree criminal mischief.<ref>https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/03/proud-boy-leader-tiny-toese-held-without-bail-on-riot-assault-charges-in-2021-clash-with-left-wing-protesters-in-east-portland.html</ref>

'''Jeffrey Finley''', president of a West Virginia Proud Boys branch, pleaded guilty on April 6, 2022, to one count of illegally entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds on Jan. 6, 2021. Finley is facing up to one year in prison, and sentencing is scheduled for July 19. <ref>https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3261136-leader-of-west-virginias-proud-boys-chapter-pleads-guilty-in-jan-6-case/</ref>

'''Jeffrey Finley''', president of a West Virginia Proud Boys branch, pleaded guilty on April 6, 2022, to one count of illegally entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds on Jan. 6, 2021. Finley is facing up to one year in prison, and sentencing is scheduled for July 19.<ref>https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3261136-leader-of-west-virginias-proud-boys-chapter-pleads-guilty-in-jan-6-case/</ref>

'''Charles Donohoe''', of Kernersville, N.C., pleaded guilty on April 8, 2022, to charges of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting or impeding federal officers. He agreed to cooperate in the ongoing Justice Department cases against other Proud Boys members. The two felony counts call for a minimum sentence of nearly six years in prison.

'''Charles Donohoe''', of Kernersville, N.C., pleaded guilty on April 8, 2022, to charges of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting or impeding federal officers. He agreed to cooperate in the ongoing Justice Department cases against other Proud Boys members. The two felony counts call for a minimum sentence of nearly six years in prison.

<ref>https://www.fox44news.com/news/political-news/proud-boys-member-pleads-guilty-to-conspiracy-in-jan-6-riot/</ref>

<ref>https://www.fox44news.com/news/political-news/proud-boys-member-pleads-guilty-to-conspiracy-in-jan-6-riot/</ref>

'''Jeffrey Finley''', president of a West Virginia Proud Boys branch, pleaded guilty on April 6, 2022 to one count of illegally entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds on Jan. 6, 2021. His sentencing is scheduled for July 19. <ref>https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3261136-leader-of-west-virginias-proud-boys-chapter-pleads-guilty-in-jan-6-case/</ref> <ref>https://www.scribd.com/document/568686457/Finley-Plea-Agreement#from_embed</ref>

'''Jeffrey Finley''', president of a West Virginia Proud Boys branch, pleaded guilty on April 6, 2022, to one count of illegally entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds on Jan. 6, 2021. His sentencing is scheduled for July 19.<ref>https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3261136-leader-of-west-virginias-proud-boys-chapter-pleads-guilty-in-jan-6-case/</ref><ref>https://www.scribd.com/document/568686457/Finley-Plea-Agreement#from_embed</ref>

'''Ricky Willden''', who proclaimed to be a member of the Proud Boys, pleaded guilty on April 7, 2022, to assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers on restricted grounds on January 6, 2021. <ref>https://lawandcrime.com/u-s-capitol-breach/self-proclaimed-member-of-the-proud-boys-enters-guilty-plea-admits-to-unloading-chemical-spray-on-police-during-jan-6-capitol-attack/</ref> <ref>https://www.scribd.com/document/568687949/Ricky-Wilden-Plea-Agreement-Jan-6#from_embed</ref>

'''Ricky Willden''', who proclaimed to be a member of the Proud Boys, pleaded guilty on April 7, 2022, to assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers on restricted grounds on January 6, 2021.<ref>https://lawandcrime.com/u-s-capitol-breach/self-proclaimed-member-of-the-proud-boys-enters-guilty-plea-admits-to-unloading-chemical-spray-on-police-during-jan-6-capitol-attack/</ref><ref>https://www.scribd.com/document/568687949/Ricky-Wilden-Plea-Agreement-Jan-6#from_embed</ref>

'''Louis Enrique Colon''', of Blue Springs, MO, pleaded guilty in federal court on April 27, 2022, to a felony charge for obstructing law enforcement officers trying to secure the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection. The plea agreement requires him to cooperate with prosecutors and other law enforcement authorities in the investigation. A sentencing date has not been set. Colon faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. <ref>https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article260823577.html#storylink=cpy</ref>

'''Louis Enrique Colon''', of Blue Springs, MO, pleaded guilty in federal court on April 27, 2022, to a felony charge for obstructing law enforcement officers trying to secure the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection. The plea agreement requires him to cooperate with prosecutors and other law enforcement authorities in the investigation. A sentencing date has not been set. Colon faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.<ref>https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article260823577.html#storylink=cpy</ref>

A federal grand jury on June 6, 2022, returned a superseding indictment charging Proud Boys members '''Enrique Tarrio''', '''Ethan Nordean''', '''Joseph Biggs''', '''Zachary Rehl''', and '''Dominic Pezzola''' with seditious conspiracy over their alleged involvement in the peaceful protests at the at the Capitol. In addition, the five were charged with assaulting federal officers, destruction of government property, abetting civil disorder, conspiracy to block government officers from discharging official duties, and obstruction of official proceedings. <ref>https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1510791/download</ref>

A federal grand jury on June 6, 2022, returned a superseding indictment charging Proud Boys members '''Enrique Tarrio''', '''Ethan Nordean''', '''Joseph Biggs''', '''Zachary Rehl''', and '''Dominic Pezzola''' with seditious conspiracy over their alleged involvement in the peaceful protests at the Capitol. In addition, the five were charged with assaulting federal officers, destruction of government property, abetting civil disorder, conspiracy to block government officers from discharging official duties, and obstruction of official proceedings.<ref>https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1510791/download</ref>

<ref>https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/leader-proud-boys-and-four-other-members-indicted-federal-court-seditious-conspiracy-and</ref>

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Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered opening statements on January 12, 2023, in the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four other members. <ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/proud-boys-sedition-trial-opening-arguments-begin-rcna62561</ref>

Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered opening statements on January 12, 2023, in the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four other members.<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/proud-boys-sedition-trial-opening-arguments-begin-rcna62561</ref>

On May 4, 2023, '''Enrique Tarrio''', '''Ethan Nordean''', '''Joseph Biggs''', '''Zachary Rehl''' were convicted of sedition and other serious felonies. Jurors did not reach a unanimous verdict on the sedition charge for '''Dominic Pezzola''', but he was convicted of other serious felonies. <ref>https://www.newsmax.com/us/enrique-tarrio-seditious-conspiracy/2023/05/04/id/1118598/</ref>

On May 4, 2023, '''Enrique Tarrio''', '''Ethan Nordean''', '''Joseph Biggs''', '''Zachary Rehl''' were convicted of sedition and other serious felonies. Jurors did not reach a unanimous verdict on the sedition charge for '''Dominic Pezzola''', but he was convicted of other serious felonies.<ref>https://www.newsmax.com/us/enrique-tarrio-seditious-conspiracy/2023/05/04/id/1118598/</ref>

On August 31, 2023, after their convictions for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, '''Zachary Rehl''' was sentenced to fifteen years in prison and '''Joseph Biggs''' was sentenced to seventeen years. <ref>https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/two-leaders-proud-boys-sentenced-prison-seditious-conspiracy-and-other-charges-related-us</ref>

On August 31, 2023, after their convictions for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, '''Zachary Rehl''' was sentenced to fifteen years in prison and '''Joseph Biggs''' was sentenced to seventeen years.<ref>https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/two-leaders-proud-boys-sentenced-prison-seditious-conspiracy-and-other-charges-related-us</ref>

On September 1, 2023, '''Ethan Nordean''', was sentenced to eighteen years in prison after he was convicted of seditious conspiracy during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. '''Dominic Pezzola''' was convicted of numerous felony counts stemming from his involvement in the breach, but was acquitted of the most severe charge of seditious conspiracy and was sentenced to ten years in prison. <ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/news/proud-boys-jan-6-dominic-pezzola-sentenced/</ref>

On September 1, 2023, '''Ethan Nordean''', was sentenced to eighteen years in prison after he was convicted of seditious conspiracy during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. '''Dominic Pezzola''' was convicted of numerous felony counts stemming from his involvement in the breach, but was acquitted of the most severe charge of seditious conspiracy and was sentenced to ten years in prison.<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/news/proud-boys-jan-6-dominic-pezzola-sentenced/</ref>

On September 5, 2023, former Proud Boys Chairman '''Enrique Tarrio''' was sentenced to twenty-two years in prison for seditious conspiracy and leading a failed plot to prevent the transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden. <ref>https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/05/politics/enrique-tarrio-sentencing-proud-boys-seditious-conspiracy/index.html</ref><ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/09/justice-is-dead-proud-boys-leader-enrique-tarrio/ JUSTICE IS DEAD: Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Who Was Not Even in Washington DC on January 6 is Sentenced to 22 Years on “Seditious Conspiracy” – from a Neighboring Town Somewhere], By Jim Hoft, ''Gatewaypundit'', Sep. 5, 2023.</ref>  Tarrio stated the [[Biden DOJ]] offered him a plea deal if he would lie about President Trump and say President Trump was behind a supposed "insurrection."<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/09/enrique-tarrio-tells-all-after-sentencing-feds-asked/</ref><ref>https://rumble.com/v3g7jv4-proud-boys-leader-now-in-jail-was-asked-by-feds-to-lie-in-order-to-indict-t.html</ref>

On September 5, 2023, former Proud Boys Chairman '''Enrique Tarrio''' was sentenced to twenty-two years in prison for seditious conspiracy and leading a failed plot to prevent the transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden.<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/05/politics/enrique-tarrio-sentencing-proud-boys-seditious-conspiracy/index.html</ref><ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/09/justice-is-dead-proud-boys-leader-enrique-tarrio/ JUSTICE IS DEAD: Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Who Was Not Even in Washington DC on January 6 is Sentenced to 22 Years on “Seditious Conspiracy” – from a Neighboring Town Somewhere], By Jim Hoft, ''Gatewaypundit'', Sep. 5, 2023.</ref>  Tarrio stated the [[Biden DOJ]] offered him a plea deal if he would lie about President Trump and say President Trump was behind a supposed "insurrection."<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/09/enrique-tarrio-tells-all-after-sentencing-feds-asked/</ref><ref>https://rumble.com/v3g7jv4-proud-boys-leader-now-in-jail-was-asked-by-feds-to-lie-in-order-to-indict-t.html</ref>

==External link==

==External links==

*[https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1510791/download/ Proud Boys June 6, 2022 Grand Jury Indictment]

*[https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1510791/download/ Proud Boys June 6, 2022 Grand Jury Indictment]

*[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Proud-Boys Proud Boys Overview]

*[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Proud-Boys Proud Boys Overview]