Proud Boys Leader Tarrio Questioned About Trump Ties, Gets 22 Years for Jan. 6 Role Despite No Direct Link

Government prosecutors questioned Enrique Tarrio about his ties to Trump ahead of Tarrio's trial.
Tarrio claims prosecutors tried to coerce him into signing something saying he communicated with Trump, which he denies.
Prosecutors did not connect Tarrio to Trump during his seditious conspiracy trial, beyond Trump's "stand back and stand by" debate comment.
Tarrio was convicted of seditious conspiracy and sentenced to 22 years in prison, the longest Jan 6 sentence so far.
Tarrio denies the Proud Boys' goal on Jan 6 was to stop election certification, and plans to appeal his sentence.

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Posted 9/12/2023, 2:32:20 PM

Proud Boys Leader Tarrio Questioned About Trump Ties, Gets 22 Years for Jan. 6 Role Despite No Direct Link

Government prosecutors questioned Enrique Tarrio about his ties to Trump ahead of Tarrio's trial.
Tarrio claims prosecutors tried to coerce him into signing something saying he communicated with Trump, which he denies.
Prosecutors did not connect Tarrio to Trump during his seditious conspiracy trial, beyond Trump's "stand back and stand by" debate comment.
Tarrio was convicted of seditious conspiracy and sentenced to 22 years in prison, the longest Jan 6 sentence so far.
Tarrio denies the Proud Boys' goal on Jan 6 was to stop election certification, and plans to appeal his sentence.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Far-right violence a growing threat and law enforcement's top domestic terrorism concern

9/6/2023

Bombshell moment Proud Boys leader finally admits Trump lost 2020 election

9/6/2023

Video: Maggie Haberman says Proud Boys leader's sentence won't silence Trump statements

9/6/2023

Ramaswamy blasts 22-year prison sentence for Jan. 6 ringleader Enrique Tarrio as ‘wrong’

9/7/2023

Mom of ex-Proud Boys leader calls son a justice system ‘pawn’