Enrique Tarrio Arrested for Assault After Press Conference on DOJ Lawsuit
Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, was arrested for assaulting a woman after a press conference about suing the DOJ for Capitol riot convictions.
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Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, was arrested for simple assault after allegedly striking a protester’s phone outside the U.S. Capitol. The incident occurred following a press conference where he announced plans to sue the Department of Justice for his earlier conviction related to the January 6 Capitol riot. Tarrio had recently received clemency from Trump, having been serving a 22-year sentence for seditious conspiracy. Video footage shows a woman confronting Tarrio with her cellphone, leading to the altercation, which he claims was instigated by 'agitators.' Tarrio plans to launch a cryptocurrency called Proud Coin.
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Enrique Tarrio was arrested for simple assault after allegedly striking a protester's phone and arm outside the U.S. Capitol following a press conference.
The press conference was held to announce the Proud Boys' plan to sue the Department of Justice over their convictions related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Enrique Tarrio was previously convicted of seditious conspiracy and sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot. However, he was pardoned by President Donald Trump and released from prison.
Proud Coin is a cryptocurrency that the Proud Boys plan to use to fund their lawsuit against the Department of Justice and support other members re-entering society after pardons.
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