Summary
Enrique Tarrio, a former leader of the Proud Boys, is considering legal action against media outlets that named him as an ICE agent in a reportedly leaked list. Tarrio stated he is not employed by ICE and criticized the media for publishing the claim without contacting him. He has received death threats due to the misinformation and is exploring his legal options.
Key Facts
- Enrique Tarrio is contemplating suing media outlets over claims he is an ICE agent.
- The claims were based on a list alleged to come from a leak within the Department of Homeland Security.
- Tarrio led the Proud Boys, a group linked to the January 6 Capitol attack.
- His 22-year sentence for seditious conspiracy was overturned as part of President Trump's pardons.
- Tarrio admitted there was some truth to reports of him working as an FBI informant in a past case.
- He has been receiving death threats since the news about the ICE list came out.
- Tarrio clarified his earlier comments on the ICE list were meant as satire.
