Proud Boys Leader's Mom Calls 22-Year Sentence a 'Witch Hunt,' Hopes DeSantis Gives Case 'Different Set of Eyes'
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Tarrio's mother said his 22-year sentence for his Proud Boys leadership role in the Jan. 6 attack was too harsh and a "witch hunt." His lawyer plans to appeal.
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Tarrio wasn't in D.C. on Jan. 6 but prosecutors said he commanded Proud Boys members remotely as they attacked the Capitol.
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His mother said he did nothing illegal, just expressed himself freely in supporting Trump, whom he saw as the election winner.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis criticized long sentences for Jan. 6 defendants and suggested he could pardon them if president.
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Tarrio's mother hopes DeSantis will give the case "a different set of eyes" and says his comments give them hope.