Trump, Proud Boys and pardon

Proud Boys are seeking pardons directly from Trump, bypassing the DOJ and, potentially, Matt Gaetz
Presidential pardons are usually vetted by the DOJ office of the pardon attorney. The first Proud Boys leaders to seek Capitol riot pardons are instead asking Trump directly. The DOJ vetting process can take years, but going to Trump directly could speed things along.
Proud Boys Leader Convicted of Sedition for Role in Jan. 6 Attack Asks Trump for Pardon
A leader of the Proud Boys who was convicted last year of seditious conspiracy for his role in the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, on Wednesday asked President-elect Donald J. Trump for a pardon.
Proud Boys leader convicted of sedition intends to ask Trump for pardon
A leader of the Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack intends to seek a pardon from President-elect Trump. Joe Biggs, a Florida Proud Boy and onetime correspondent for the far-right website “InfoWars,
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Proud Boys Leader Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison Expecting Pardon From Trump: 'We Went There Like He Asked'
Joe Biggs, a prominent leader in the Proud Boys organization, was sentenced in August 2023 to 17 years in federal prison ...
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Proud Boys ex-chairman involved in the Jan. 6 attack hopes for a Trump pardon
Former leader of Proud Boys Enrique Tarrio that could be eligible for a presidential pardon after being charged with ...
Volusia County Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs, sentenced to prison, to seek pardon from Trump
Joe Biggs' attorney said federal prosecutors "overcharged" the Jan. 6, 2021 cases. A police officer testified Biggs led a ...
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Lawyers for January 6 Defendants Seek To Delay Cases Until After Trump Inauguration, Hoping for Pardons From New President
President Trump will soon be in a position to make good on his pardon pledge, but the scope of who will receive clemency is ...
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Volusia County man wants Trump to pardon him after Jan. 6 attack
Donald Trump's return to the white house is giving new hope to people who stormed the capitol almost four years ago. A ...
Mike Pence Reveals His 'Prayer' About Donald Trump
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Ex-Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Angles for Release After Trump Win
The lawyer for the former Proud Boys leader released a statement applauding the election results. Is a pardon in the cards?
Meet the Violent Jan. 6 Criminals Trump Plans to Pardon
Henry Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years for spearheading the violence, which the judge held was an act of terrorism. His lieutenants—Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola—all ...
Volusia County man seeks pardon after Jan. 6 attack
A Volusia County man sentenced to prison for his role in the January 6th attack now plans to ask the president for a pardon. Former Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs is serving a 17-year prison sentence.