Proud Boys Seek Pardons from President-Elect Trump for Capitol Riot Convictions

Joseph Biggs and other leaders request clemency, bypassing traditional DOJ procedures for faster resolution.

Joseph Biggs, serving a 17-year sentence for seditious conspiracy, is the first Proud Boys leader to formally ask President-elect Trump for a pardon.
Norm Pattis, Biggs' attorney, sent a letter highlighting Trump's re-election and urging him to pardon Biggs to promote national reconciliation.
Other prominent Proud Boys members, including Enrique Tarrio and Dominic Pezzola, are also preparing to request pardons from Trump.
Trump had promised during his campaign to review and potentially pardon those convicted for their roles in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Concerns arise about a potential flood of pardon requests from over 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the Capitol riot.