Former far-right Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced on Tuesday to 22 years in prison for orchestrating the 2021 US Capitol attack, the longest sentence in the case.
The sentence for a supporter of former President Donald Trump is the harshest ever given to extremist group leaders involved in the Capitol attack, surpassing the 18-year sentences handed down by Oathkeeper founder Stuart Rhodes and former Proud Boys frontman Ethan Nordin. awards after a jury found them guilty of conspiracy and other charges.
The State Department has asked for 33 years in prison for Tarrio, whom Judge Timothy Kelly considers the “maximum leader of a conspiracy” to prevent the confirmation of the victory of Democrat and current US President Joe Biden in the presidential election. elections 2020.
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