Ex-Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Arrested Near Capitol for Assault

Tarrio, recently pardoned by Trump for January 6-related charges, was detained following an altercation with a counter-protester after a press conference.

Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, was arrested by Capitol Police for simple assault after allegedly striking a protester's phone and arm near the U.S. Capitol.
The incident occurred after a press conference Tarrio attended with other pardoned January 6 defendants, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes.
Tarrio had been serving a 22-year prison sentence for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6 Capitol attack before receiving a pardon from former President Donald Trump last month.
The press conference was organized by Tarrio and others to announce a lawsuit against the Department of Justice and discuss plans for their future activities.
Counter-protesters disrupted the event, leading to a confrontation that resulted in Tarrio's arrest; formal charges against him are yet to be announced.