Posted 12/19/2023, 7:23:10 PM
Ex-Proud Boys Leader Sentenced for January 6th Plot
- Ex-Proud Boys leader Charles Donohoe sentenced to over 3 years in prison for plotting to attack the Capitol on January 6, 2021
- Donohoe was president of a local Proud Boys chapter and lieutenant of former national chairman Enrique Tarrio, who got 22 years
- Donohoe pleaded guilty to conspiracy and assault charges; he cooperated with prosecutors but didn't testify at Tarrio's trial
- On January 6, Donohoe led over 100 Proud Boys members to the Capitol but didn't enter; he threw water bottles at police
- Defense lawyer said Donohoe has "eagerly divorced himself" from the Proud Boys; judge said he seems to be making amends