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Capitol Hill Attack: Proud Boys ex-leader sentenced to 22 years

A few days ago, Proud Boys' two lieutenants were sentenced to 17 years in long-term prison.

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Capitol Hill Attack: Proud Boys ex-leader sentenced to 22 years
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Washington: Enrique Terrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys militant organization is sentenced to 22 years in prison in the January 6 Capitol Hill attack case in the United States.

According to foreign media, the attack on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021, in which the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys was involved, has been sentenced.

The prosecutors demanded 33 33-year sentence for the accused Terrio.

US District Judge Timothy Kelly stated that the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power on January 6, 2021, has been broken.

The Proud Boys is a neo-fascist group that promotes and engages in political violence.

It should be noted that a few days ago, two lieutenants of the Proud Boys were sentenced to long prison terms in the case of the attack on Capitol Hill.

Joseph Biggs, a top lieutenant of the far-right group, was sentenced to 17 years.

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