Trump-appointed judge dismisses seditious conspiracy case against Proud Boys
Summary
A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump agreed to dismiss seditious conspiracy convictions against Proud Boys leaders involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The Department of Justice asked to overturn these convictions after President Trump commuted their prison sentences in 2025.Key Facts
- The Proud Boys leaders Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, and Zachary Rehl were convicted of serious crimes including seditious conspiracy during the Capitol attack.
- Dominic Pezzola, another Proud Boys member, was convicted for assaulting an officer and breaking a Capitol window, creating a main entry point for rioters.
- The window break was captured on video and became a well-known image from January 6.
- The three leaders were sentenced to long prison terms in 2023.
- President Trump commuted their sentences in 2025 as part of a clemency order for about 1,500 people linked to the Capitol attack.
- In April, the Department of Justice asked an appeals court to overturn the Proud Boys’ convictions, which the court approved in May.
- Judge Timothy Kelly reluctantly dismissed the case following the appeals court ruling but emphasized the serious nature of the January 6 attack.
- The judge stressed the importance of protecting the Constitution and the peaceful transfer of power in the U.S.
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