The directives, given during a video conference, included obeying police lines and keeping away from ordinary protesters. But members of the far-right group played aggressive roles in several breaches at the Capitol. Source: New York Times
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Alex Jones and Donald Trump: A Fateful Alliance Draws Scrutiny
By Gotham Rex on March 7, 2022
The Infowars host tormented Sandy Hook families and helped elect President Donald J. Trump. His role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is now of growing interest to congressional investigators. Source: New York Times
Proud Boys Member Pleads Guilty and Will Cooperate in Jan. 6 Riot Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on December 22, 2021
Matthew Greene, 34, who was “among the first wave” to rush up the Capitol steps, pleaded guilty to two charges and agreed to cooperate with the government, federal prosecutors said. Source: New York Times
Capitol Riot Defendant Lawyer, John Pierce, Has Disappeared for a Week
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
John Pierce has been a combative advocate for those accused of participating in the Jan. 6 attack, but he’s missed court appearances for a week. Source: New York Times
Did the Proud Boys Help Coordinate the Capitol Riot? Yes, U.S. Suggests
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
In court papers, prosecutors have painted a picture that indicates planning among members of the extremist group on Jan. 6. Source: New York Times
The Misogynistic ‘Dating Coach’ Who Was Charged in the Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2021
Samuel Fisher left a long trail of videos and social media posts that reflect the views of a fringe faction of disgruntled men who became fixated on President Donald J. Trump. Source: New York Times
Proud Boys Charged With Conspiracy in Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2021
The conspiracy charges were the first to emerge against members of the extremist group in connection with the assault on Congress. Source: New York Times
Proud Boys Leader Secretly Cooperated With F.B.I. and Police
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2021
Enrique Tarrio, the chairman of the far-right nationalist group, which is under increasing scrutiny for its role in the Capitol riot, helped to convict more than a dozen people. Source: New York Times
Capitol Riot Investigation Scrutinizes Role of Proud Boys
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2021
Officials are trying to determine to what extent far-right groups planned the assault in advance. Source: New York Times
F.B.I. Launches Investigation into Capitol Riot Conspiracy Charges
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2021
An initial wave of arrests was based on news accounts and social media. Proving a conspiracy could be a lot tougher. Source: New York Times
Proud Boys Supporter With 1,000 Rifle Rounds Made Threats, U.S. Says
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2021
Prosecutors said Eduard Florea threatened violence against the Rev. Raphael Warnock in online messages on the day of the Capitol riot. Source: New York Times