Enrique Tarrio’s Jan. 6 sentencing rescheduled suddenly.
Sentencing for Former Proud Boys Leader Canceled as Judge Unexpectedly Calls Off Hearings
The sentencing for Enrique Tarrio, the former national chair of the Proud Boys, was abruptly canceled on Wednesday morning, leaving many surprised. A spokesperson for the federal court in Washington, D.C., confirmed the unexpected turn of events.
The U.S. attorneys office had initially announced that the hearing, scheduled for 10 a.m., was postponed “due to an emergency.” However, the spokesperson clarified that the issue at hand was not actually an emergency.
Judge Kelly has rescheduled Tarrio’s hearing for September 5, as indicated on the court’s calendar.
Tarrio, who was convicted in May of a rare seditious conspiracy charge for his role in organizing a large group for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, is anticipated to receive a significant prison sentence that could span decades. The government has recommended a sentence of 33 years.
Four other co-defendants, who are also leaders of the Proud Boys, are currently scheduled to receive lengthy sentences this week. However, it remains uncertain whether these sentences will proceed as planned.
Record-Breaking Sentences Sought by Prosecutors
Prosecutors are seeking prison sentences that would surpass the longest sentence of approximately 600 handed out thus far. In May, Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes received a record-breaking sentence of 18 years.
In May, four out of the five defendants were found guilty of seditious conspiracy, a charge established during the Civil War, as well as conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding. These are the same charges that former President Donald Trump is currently facing for his alleged illegal efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
All five defendants were also found guilty of obstruction of an official proceeding, destruction of federal property, and interference with police during a civil disorder, among other charges.
Tarrio, who was not physically present in the nation’s capital on January 6, played a significant role in organizing the riot. However, he was arrested a few days prior to the event for burning a Black Lives Matter flag and possessing two large capacity magazines, according to his indictment.
Court records revealed that during the riot, Tarrio shared messages on the social media platform Parler, urging those at the Capitol not to leave and referring to them as “revolutionaries.” He also posted a photo of frightened lawmakers in hiding. In the days following the riot, he posted messages declaring, “I’m not denouncing s**t” and “f**k the system” in all capital letters.
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