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Sentencing of Enrique Tarrio caps one of the most significant prosecutions in the investigation into the January 6 attack
The former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Tuesday for his part in the failed plot to keep Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.
Prosecutors sought a 33-year-term. The judge did not agree but nonetheless handed down the longest sentence yet in a case relating to 2020 and the January 6 Capitol attack. The longest sentence previously handed down in such cases was 18 years, to both Ethan Nordean, a member of the Proud Boys, and Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers militia.
Tarrio was a top target in one of the most important cases prosecuted by the US justice department over the deadly attack on Congress on 6 January 2021.
In May, he and three lieutenants were convicted of charges including seditious conspiracy, a civil war-era offense previously rarely brought but now levied against members of far-right groups which took part in the January 6 attack.
In remarks to the court in Washington, Tarrio said he was sorry for the events of January 6, and credited police officers for their bravery in resisting the attack.
“What happened on January 6 was a national embarrassment,” Tarrio said, adding that he both now knew Trump lost to Joe Biden and blamed himself for actions that led to losing his freedom.
Becoming emotional, Tarrio said: “I do not think what happened that day was acceptable.”
The judge, Timothy Kelly, emphasised the damage done.
“That day broke our previously unbroken tradition of peacefully transferring power,” he said. “That previously unbroken tradition is broken now, and it’s going to take time and effort to fix it.”
Before handing down the sentence, the judge said he did not see any indication that Tarrio was remorseful for what he was convicted for, adding that there was a strong need to send a signal to others.
“It can’t happen again,” Kelly said.
The case was one of the most significant prosecutions in the federal investigation of the attack on Congress, which saw supporters of Trump shock the world with their attempt to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.
The Proud Boys are a so-called “western chauvinist” group, often involved in street fighting with leftwing activists. Tarrio was involved in the run-up to the January 6 insurrection but did not take part in the violence. Before members of the Proud Boys joined thousands in storming the Capitol as lawmakers met to certify Biden’s victory, Tarrio was arrested and ordered to leave Washington. But prosecutors showed he organised and led from afar.
“Using his powerful platform, Tarrio has repeatedly and publicly indicated that he has no regrets about what he helped make happen on January 6,” prosecutors said.
Tarrio’s lawyers denied the Proud Boys had any plan to attack the Capitol, arguing that prosecutors used Tarrio as a scapegoat for Trump, who spoke at a “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House on January 6, urging supporters to “fight like hell”.
The justice department has charged Trump with conspiring to subvert American democracy. But the Tarrio case and hundreds of others stand as vivid reminders of the chaos fueled by Trump’s lies, including the storming of the Capitol in an attempt to thwart the peaceful transfer of power, a riot now linked to nine deaths including suicides among law enforcement.
Urging a lenient sentence, Tarrio’s lawyers noted that he has a history of cooperating with law enforcement. Court records uncovered in 2021 showed that Tarrio worked undercover and cooperated with investigators after he was accused of fraud in 2012.
During the riot, however, Tarrio posted encouraging messages on social media, expressing pride and urging followers to stay at the Capitol. He posted a picture of rioters in the Senate chamber with the caption “1776”, the year of the Declaration of Independence.
Several days before the riot, a girlfriend sent Tarrio a document entitled “1776 Returns”. It called for storming and occupying government buildings, “for the purpose of getting the government to overturn the election results”, prosecutors said.
More than 1,100 people have been charged in relation to the Capitol attack. More than 600 have been sentenced, more than half receiving prison terms.
The former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Tuesday for his part in the failed plot to keep Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.
Prosecutors sought a 33-year-term. The judge did not agree but nonetheless handed down the longest sentence yet in a case relating to 2020 and the January 6 Capitol attack. The longest sentence previously handed down in such cases was 18 years, to both Ethan Nordean, a member of the Proud Boys, and Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers militia.
Tarrio was a top target in one of the most important cases prosecuted by the US justice department over the deadly attack on Congress on 6 January 2021.
In May, he and three lieutenants were convicted of charges including seditious conspiracy, a civil war-era offense previously rarely brought but now levied against members of far-right groups which took part in the January 6 attack.
In remarks to the court in Washington, Tarrio said he was sorry for the events of January 6, and credited police officers for their bravery in resisting the attack.
“What happened on January 6 was a national embarrassment,” Tarrio said, adding that he both now knew Trump lost to Joe Biden and blamed himself for actions that led to losing his freedom.
Becoming emotional, Tarrio said: “I do not think what happened that day was acceptable.”
The judge, Timothy Kelly, emphasised the damage done.
“That day broke our previously unbroken tradition of peacefully transferring power,” he said. “That previously unbroken tradition is broken now, and it’s going to take time and effort to fix it.”
Before handing down the sentence, the judge said he did not see any indication that Tarrio was remorseful for what he was convicted for, adding that there was a strong need to send a signal to others.
“It can’t happen again,” Kelly said.
The case was one of the most significant prosecutions in the federal investigation of the attack on Congress, which saw supporters of Trump shock the world with their attempt to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.
The Proud Boys are a so-called “western chauvinist” group, often involved in street fighting with leftwing activists. Tarrio was involved in the run-up to the January 6 insurrection but did not take part in the violence. Before members of the Proud Boys joined thousands in storming the Capitol as lawmakers met to certify Biden’s victory, Tarrio was arrested and ordered to leave Washington. But prosecutors showed he organised and led from afar.
“Using his powerful platform, Tarrio has repeatedly and publicly indicated that he has no regrets about what he helped make happen on January 6,” prosecutors said.
Tarrio’s lawyers denied the Proud Boys had any plan to attack the Capitol, arguing that prosecutors used Tarrio as a scapegoat for Trump, who spoke at a “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House on January 6, urging supporters to “fight like hell”.
The justice department has charged Trump with conspiring to subvert American democracy. But the Tarrio case and hundreds of others stand as vivid reminders of the chaos fueled by Trump’s lies, including the storming of the Capitol in an attempt to thwart the peaceful transfer of power, a riot now linked to nine deaths including suicides among law enforcement.
Urging a lenient sentence, Tarrio’s lawyers noted that he has a history of cooperating with law enforcement. Court records uncovered in 2021 showed that Tarrio worked undercover and cooperated with investigators after he was accused of fraud in 2012.
During the riot, however, Tarrio posted encouraging messages on social media, expressing pride and urging followers to stay at the Capitol. He posted a picture of rioters in the Senate chamber with the caption “1776”, the year of the Declaration of Independence.
Several days before the riot, a girlfriend sent Tarrio a document entitled “1776 Returns”. It called for storming and occupying government buildings, “for the purpose of getting the government to overturn the election results”, prosecutors said.
More than 1,100 people have been charged in relation to the Capitol attack. More than 600 have been sentenced, more than half receiving prison terms.
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Tarrio won't have much of an arse left when he gets released in 2055.
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Good!
Another fool that followed Chump bug at least this room will pay the price and have 22 years to think about just how much Chump values him if anyone else for that matter. |
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Another decade + long sentence for mere trespassing in that banana republic. So sad.
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A total travesty. This guy was not even trespassing as he wasn't even at the Capitol during the riots.
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Not very proud either begging for forgiveness for a lenient sentence.
He was thoroughly ashamed of his actions too so not a travesty at all but justice served! |
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I was being sarcastic by the way. Trump supporters are trying to imply that the deep state is giving these people unjust huge sentences merely for trespassing and the irony is that this guy has got the longest sentence of all and he wasn't even there.
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$hitting
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Trespassing! Interesting to see how many of these “ Proud “ BOYS start to denounce Chump when they realise he was never interested in them or the country |
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Why has it taken Jack Smith & Fanni Willis over 3 years to get to court when all the cannon fodder have been charged, tried and sentenced already? proof that there are different laws for the rich and poor. It's pretty clear Trump will not be held accountable, he's gotten away with it and is free to have another go. plus, Where are the charges from the 6 other states with fake electors and forged certificates? |
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Jack Smith was appointed on November 18th last year and only returned to the USA in January from The Hague as he was recovering from surgery having broken his leg in a cycling accident.
He has done incredibly well to bring charges so quickly. Blame Merrick Garland for the delay in not charging Trump sooner. A special counsel should have been appointed much earlier. The investigation continues and I believe there will be more charges to come for Trump and others. |
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As soon as a Republican president is elected
he will be free .. probably make a ton of money also |
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Wot in 2050?
Republicans…. soft on crime, soft on criminals! |
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ANY GOP President
He can write a book on his political ideology whilst in prison |
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It's been done before
Mein Kampf |
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Hitler was found guilty of treason and sentenced to 5 years
He dictated Mein Kamph to fellow prisoners Emile Morris and Rudolf Hess … What a mind the German corporal had after serving nine months Hitler was released Yes what a mind! Killed milllions because his mind was full of racial hatred. Interesting that you raise the most evil man in European history in the context of the Trump supporting proud boys. |
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Didn’t Mandela write a book in prison ?
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cryoftruth • September 11, 2023 8:02 AM BST
Hitler was found guilty of treason and sentenced to 5 years He dictated Mein Kamph to fellow prisoners Emile Morris and Rudolf Hess … What a mind the German corporal had after serving nine months Hitler was released Feck me, I assume LFC posted the above COT So he is not only a bigoted British Nationalist but a Nazi lover ? nasty piece of sh1t imvho |
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Senekal , South Africa
A young white farm manager was found strangled and tied to a pole on a farm in the eastern part of the Free State province, police said Two black men were accused of the murder Groups representing white farmers accuse the South African government of deliberately failing to protect them . Outside the rural courthouse white farmers and motorcycle riders faced off with black protesters in the red polo shirts of the leftist political party Economic Freedom Fighters EFF .. |
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Doubtless deviant stalker Iris is triggered again , lol
very unpleasant individual |
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irish is many things including a tool but he isn't a Hitler loving Nazi sympathizer like yourself.
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i actually identify as a swiss army knife today noblet
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People like noblet like to throw about
all sorts of lies and accusations .. be very wary of such individuals they aren’t to be trusted |
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is he stalking me again ???
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There’s Iris again
Why do the Irish always seem to think everything’s about them Not an attractive character |
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See if we can get him back within the same minute
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I don’t profess to be nice escapee
And yourself ? ( well read your last disgusting post .. eg What do you think ? |
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Well ? read it , read it again
Let us know what it portrays of your personality escapee Take your time .. |
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here boy .....
heel |
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lfc,
Several of my relatives along with millions of others were tortured, killed, imprisoned, bombed and suffered an endless list of atrocities as a direct result of your hero hitler. Although I realise you are the medical definition of an imbecile and allowance should be made for the mentally subnormal, I find your public posts professing your admiration and personal worship of him both offensive and painful to stomach. one day, someone will express their disgust at you in a more tangible manner than mere words. |
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Medical definitions
Oh sheite I nearly used a euphemism but funny escapee! |
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LFC is a nasty lump of sh1t if ever there was one
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re Hitler fanboy lfc, several of his Hitler praising posts have been removed. He's skating on very thin ice.
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Next time he logs out he may not be able to log in again.
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out and out racist
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irish with your blind hatred of all things British you ain't far behind him.
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