Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for Jan. 6 role

On September 5, 2023, Enrique Tarrio, the former national head of the Proud Boys, received a 22-year jail term for his part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Tarrio was one of six Proud Boys leaders who were accused of participating in the preparation of the Capitol riot and were charged with seditious conspiracy.

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Since Tarrio was the "ultimate leader" of the plot and was not present in the Capitol on January 6, prosecutors claimed that his absence did not lessen his guilt.

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Judge Timothy Kelly gave Tarrio the maximum sentence of 22 years despite the attorneys' requests for a sentence of no more than 15 years.

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According to Kelly, Tarrio's deeds "threatened the very foundation of our democracy" and he must be held responsible for his crimes.

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The sentence of Tarrio is the most recent in a string of prominent convictions stemming from the January 6 probe.

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Other Proud Boys leaders, such as Ethan Nordean and Joseph Biggs, who were each given 18 years in prison, have also received severe prison sentences.

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The attack on January 6 was a brutal effort to rig the presidential election of 2020.

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Five people lost their lives in the incident, while more than 100 others were hurt.

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More charges are anticipated to be brought in connection with the investigation into the events on January 6.

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