Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
The superseding indictment unveiled Tuesday includes several other members of the Proud Boys who are already facing charges for actions relating to January 6. According to the Justice Department,"Tarrio and his co-defendants...conspired to corruptly obstruct, influence, and impede an official proceeding, the certification of the Electoral College vote." "On Jan.
Proud Boys leader: I'll celebrate the moment government fears the people 08:31In the plea deal Tarrio reached with the government in that case, the agreement included a carveout for the potential of federal charges being brought related to the January 6 insurrection.Tarrio has led the far-right extremist organization since 2018.In the flag-burning case played out in DC local court.