Enrique Tarrio, the former national chairman of the Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison and 36 months of supervised release in Miami, Florida. Tarrio and three co-defendants were found guilty of multiple felonies, including seditious conspiracy, for their involvement in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Leading up to the events of that day, Tarrio established a faction within the Proud Boys called the "Ministry of Self Defense" and worked with co-defendants Nordean, Biggs, and Rehl to obstruct the certification of the Electoral College vote. They meticulously organized the attack on the Capitol, selecting participants, setting a time and location, and recruiting individuals ready for violence.
On January 6, 2021, around 200 individuals, directed by Nordean, Biggs, Rehl, and others, stormed the Capitol. By 2:11 p.m., rioters, including Biggs and his followers, had breached the building. Throughout the day, Tarrio monitored the events remotely and posted encouraging messages on social media, claiming responsibility for the riot and expressing pride in the actions of the Ministry of Self Defense.
During the sentencing, U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly classified Tarrio's actions as an act of terrorism, resulting in an enhanced sentence. The case was investigated by the FBI Washington Field Office, with collaboration from multiple FBI Field Offices and law enforcement agencies. This sentencing sends a clear message that those who engage in violence and attempt to undermine the U.S. government's authority will face severe consequences.
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- According to a press release, on September 5, 2023, Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, received a 22-year prison sentence and 36 months of supervised release in Miami, Florida. the defendant and three co-defendants were found guilty on May 4, 2023, of multiple felonies, including seditious conspiracy, relating to their involvement in the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Leading up to the events of January 6, 2021, Tarrio established a specialized faction within the Proud Boys called the "Ministry of Self Defense," collaborating with co-defendants Nordean, Biggs, and Rehl, to obstruct the certification of the Electoral College vote through forceful opposition to the U.S. government's authority. Tarrio and the Ministry of Self Defense meticulously organized their attack on the Capitol, choosing participants, setting a time and location, and deliberately recruiting individuals ready for physical violence.
- The assault commenced at 10:00 a.m. on January 6, 2021, with Nordean, Biggs, Rehl, and others directing around 200 individuals towards the Capitol. By 2:11 p.m., rioters, including Biggs and his followers, had breached the Capitol. Nordean, Biggs, Rehl, and their recruited followers actively participated in all significant breaches during the Capitol attack. Throughout the day, Tarrio, who monitored the events remotely, posted encouraging messages on social media, including statements like "Proud of my boys and my country" and "Don’t f****** leave." He privately claimed responsibility for the Capitol riot, stating, "Make no mistake . . . we did this," to senior Proud Boys leaders. On January 7, 2021, Tarrio commended Ministry of Self Defense members, expressing his pride in their actions.
- During the sentencing, U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly classified Tarrio's actions as an official act of terrorism, resulting in an enhanced sentence. The case was investigated by the FBI Washington Field Office, with collaboration from multiple FBI Field Offices and law enforcement agencies.
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