Proud Boys sue US government for $100m over Jan 6 prosecutions

Five leaders of the far-right Proud Boys, convicted for their roles in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the US government, claiming prosecutorial misconduct and violations of their rights. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, alleges that their convictions were the result of personal biases, evidence tampering, and politically motivated actions by prosecutors. This legal action follows former President Trump’s pardons of the group, which have drawn criticism from lawmakers as attempts to distort the historical narrative surrounding the Capitol attack.

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