Proud Boys Sue Feds Over Alleged 'Illegal' Tactics in Jan. 6 Prosecutions, Seek $100M Damages
Five Proud Boys members are suing the U.S. government and certain employees in the FBI and Department of Justice for $100 million over their involvement in January 6 prosecutions. The lawsuit claims that tactics used during the Jan. 6 insurrection were 'illegal'.
Five members of the Proud Boys have filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. government and employees in the FBI and Department of Justice, alleging that their Jan. 6 prosecutions involved 'illegal' tactics, seeking $100 million in damages. The lawsuit targets Enrique Tarrio, Zachary Rehl, and four other individuals, claiming they were unfairly targeted by law enforcement. The group is seeking to challenge the prosecution's methods, which they claim were used to intimidate them and others with similar views.
