Overview

• Marc Bru, a member of the far-right Proud Boys, has been sentenced to six years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot and a subsequent plot to incite violence in Portland, Oregon.
• During the sentencing, Bru insulted Chief Judge James Boasberg, calling him a 'clown' and a 'fraud', and stated 'You can give me 100 years, and I'd do it all over again.'
• Bru was convicted of seven charges, including two felonies, and was described by prosecutors as one of the least remorseful rioters.
• Bru was also involved in planning a 'January 6 2.0' attack in Portland, emphasizing its potential for increased violence.
• In addition to the prison term, Marc Bru was fined $7,946 and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution.