Category: Proud Boys

‘Political vs Principled’: Civil Rights Proponents Concerned Over Recent Government Actions to Address Hate

Recent moves by the federal government to address hate groups and online hate speech has civil liberty advocates concerned that political considerations could be overriding the rule of law. John Carpay, founder and president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, believes the government has shown bias by its lack of condemnation of leftist groups’…


3 Other Proud Boy Members Charged Over Alleged Involvement in US Capitol Breach

Another three Proud Boys have been charged for their alleged involvement during the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced. In two separate news releases, the department said they had arrested Ethan Nordean, 30, who also goes by the name Rufio Panman; Nicholas DeCarlo, 30, of Texas; and Nicholas R. Ochs,…


3 More Proud Boys Members Charged Over Alleged Involvement in US Capitol Breach

Another three Proud Boys have been charged for their alleged involvement during the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced. In two separate news releases, the department said they had arrested Ethan Nordean, 30, who also goes by the name Rufio Panman; Nicholas DeCarlo, 30, of Texas; and Nicholas R. Ochs,…


Canada Announces 13 Additions to List of Terrorist Entities, Including Proud Boys

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced Wednesday the addition of 13 entities to the list of terrorist organizations identified under the Criminal Code, including the Proud Boys. “This update hopefully sends a strong message that Canada will not tolerate ideological, religious, or politically motivated acts of violence,” Blair said during a press conference. Blair said…


Two Proud Boys Members Charged With Conspiracy in Capitol Riot

Two members of the Proud Boys group were indicted Friday on a number of charges in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, including conspiring to obstruct law enforcement, the Justice Department said. Dominic Pezzola, 43, of Rochester, New York, and William Pepe, 31, of Beacon, New York, were indicted in federal court in the…


Proud Boys Leader Was ‘Prolific’ Informer for Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON—Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group, has a past as an informer for federal and local law enforcement, repeatedly working undercover for investigators after he was arrested in 2012, according to a former prosecutor and a transcript of a 2014 federal court proceeding obtained by Reuters. In the Miami hearing, a…


Proud Boys Organizer Charged in Storming of Capitol

Federal officials on Wednesday announced charges against a Proud Boys organizer who authorities said participated in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Joseph Biggs, wearing glasses, a dark knit hat, a blue and grey plaid shirt, and jeans, was spotted near the Capitol chanting with other apparent Proud Boys members, according to…


Proud Boys Leader Released and Ordered to Stay Away From DC

Henry (Enrique) Tarrio, leader and co-founder of the Proud Boys was released but ordered by a judge to remain outside Washington D.C. until his next court hearing. Tarrio is facing charges for destruction of property and two felony weapons charges. According to officers, he was in possession of two high-capacity magazines at the time of…


Proud Boys Head Arrested in DC After Admitting to Burning BLM Banner Last Month

Washington D.C. police on Monday arrested the head of the Proud Boys on suspicion of burning a “Black Lives Matter” banner that was torn down from Asbury United Methodist Church in the nation’s capital last month. Enrique Tarrio, 36, of Miami, Florida, was charged with destruction of property related to an incident that took place on…


Proud Boys Leader Arrested in DC After Admitting to Burning BLM Banner Last Month

Washington police on Monday arrested the head of the Proud Boys on suspicion of burning a “Black Lives Matter” banner that was torn down from Asbury United Methodist Church in the nation’s capital last month. Enrique Tarrio, 36, of Miami, Florida, was charged with destruction of property related to an incident that took place on Dec….