A bomb threat, allegedly from an account claiming to represent Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, prompted the evacuation of the Principles First Summit in Washington, D.C. The summit, attended by prominent anti-Trump conservatives, was targeted with a threat referencing explosive devices and naming specific attendees. While organizers initially implicated Tarrio, they later clarified the threat’s origin remained unconfirmed. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions in the city due to overlapping conservative gatherings, including CPAC. Tarrio himself denied involvement and threatened legal action.
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Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, was recently arrested at the US Capitol. This arrest, occurring at the very location of the January 6th insurrection, immediately sparks a wave of reactions, ranging from outrage to cynical resignation. The sheer audacity of his return to the scene, considering his past involvement and the group’s designation as a terrorist organization in Canada, fuels the intense public response.
The timing of the arrest raises questions about the effectiveness of the justice system. Some believe that his prior involvement and subsequent release only emboldened him to engage in further potential criminal activity.… Continue reading
A Washington, D.C. judge awarded the Proud Boys’ trademarks to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, effectively prohibiting the group from using its name and associated logos. This decision follows a 2021 lawsuit filed by the church after the Proud Boys’ destruction of Black Lives Matter signs and their subsequent failure to pay over $1 million in damages. The ruling allows the church to pursue financial remedies from any Proud Boys merchandise sales. Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio condemned the decision as a “betrayal of justice.”
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Following their release from prison, leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys, Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio, respectively, are regrouping and vowing retribution against their perceived enemies. Rhodes, whose 18-year sentence was commuted, defends his actions and calls for the prosecution of Capitol police and Justice Department lawyers. Tarrio, whose 22-year sentence was also commuted, similarly demands imprisonment for members of the January 6th committee and insists he is still a Proud Boy. Both men plan to re-engage in political activity.
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Matt Underwood