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Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys gang, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot. He was convicted on treason-related charges. Tarrio played a significant role in orchestrating the mob that breached the Capitol and disrupted the peaceful power transfer. Four members of the Oath Keepers group involved in the attack also received lengthy prison sentences. Prosecutors presented evidence of the Proud Boys' violent culture and plans to undermine the election. Tarrio apologized for his actions and wanted to distance himself from politics.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys gang, has been sentenced to 22 years
00:06 in prison for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot.
00:09 He was convicted on treason-related charges, and Tarrio played a significant role in orchestrating
00:13 the mob that breached the Capitol and disrupted the peaceful transfer of power.
00:17 Four members of the Oath Keepers group involved in the attack also received lengthy prison
00:21 sentences.
00:22 Prosecutors presented evidence of the Proud Boys' violent culture and plans to undermine
00:26 the election.
00:27 Tarrio apologized for his actions and expressed a desire to distance himself from politics.
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