Ex-Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Requests Trump Pardon for Jan. 6 Role

Tarrio, serving a 22-year sentence for seditious conspiracy, seeks clemency as Trump signals potential pardons for Capitol riot defendants.

Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys chairman, has formally requested a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Tarrio was sentenced in 2023 to 22 years in prison, the longest sentence given to any Jan. 6 defendant, for seditious conspiracy and other charges.
Tarrio's lawyer argues that his client has shown remorse and that his sentence constitutes 'cruel and unusual punishment,' citing his extended time in solitary confinement.
Trump has repeatedly suggested he may pardon individuals convicted in connection with the Capitol riot, referring to them as 'political prisoners' and 'patriots.'
Over 1,500 people have been charged in connection to the Capitol attack, with more than 1,250 pleading guilty or convicted, as debates over potential pardons continue to polarize public opinion.