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Proud Boy leaders admit to Capitol riot roles but deny assaulting police

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Overview

  • Two Proud Boys members testified in court, acknowledging they breached the Capitol building but denying some charges.
  • Dominic Pezzola admitted using a police shield to smash a Capitol window and trespassing for over 20 minutes.
  • Zachary Rehl, president of the Philadephia Proud Boys chapter, said he didn't recall using pepper spray on officers despite video evidence.
  • Rehl acknowledged seeing some violence but downplayed it, claiming protesters just wanted to attend permitted rallies.
  • Closing arguments are expected this week in the trial charging the Proud Boys with seditious conspiracy.