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Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot BBC
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As Trump supporters laid siege to the congressional complex, Tarrio posted online that he was "enjoying the show".
"Do what must be done," he wrote, urging on the rioters.
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Before he learned his fate on Tuesday, an emotional Tarrio apologised to police and residents of Washington DC for his role in the riot. "I am extremely ashamed and disappointed that they were caused grief and suffering," he said. "I will have to live with that shame for the rest of my life."
Tarrio, who wore an orange jail uniform, added: "I was my own worst enemy. My hubris convinced me that I was a victim and targeted unfairly."
Acknowledging that Mr Trump had lost the November 2020 presidential election, Tarrio said: "I am not a political zealot. I didn't think it was even possible to change the results of the election.
"Please show me mercy," Tarrio asked the judge. "I ask you that you not take my 40s from me."
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Until now, the longest sentences were the 18-year terms handed down last week to another Proud Boy, Ethan Nordean, and in May to Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia.
Three other Proud Boys received prison sentences last week for their roles in the riot.
Former US Marines Dominic Pezzola and Zachary Rehl received 10 and 15 years respectively.
Joe Biggs, a US Army veteran, got 17 years.
The charges against the rioters have varied - from relatively minor crimes like entering a restricted area, to destruction of government property, assault and conspiracy. Around 200 have pleaded guilty to felony charges.
The investigation is ongoing and the FBI is still trying to locate 14 rioters captured on video assaulting police officers or members of the media.
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As Trump supporters laid siege to the congressional complex, Tarrio posted online that he was "enjoying the show".
"Do what must be done," he wrote, urging on the rioters.
...
Before he learned his fate on Tuesday, an emotional Tarrio apologised to police and residents of Washington DC for his role in the riot. "I am extremely ashamed and disappointed that they were caused grief and suffering," he said. "I will have to live with that shame for the rest of my life."
Tarrio, who wore an orange jail uniform, added: "I was my own worst enemy. My hubris convinced me that I was a victim and targeted unfairly."
Acknowledging that Mr Trump had lost the November 2020 presidential election, Tarrio said: "I am not a political zealot. I didn't think it was even possible to change the results of the election.
"Please show me mercy," Tarrio asked the judge. "I ask you that you not take my 40s from me."
...
Until now, the longest sentences were the 18-year terms handed down last week to another Proud Boy, Ethan Nordean, and in May to Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia.
Three other Proud Boys received prison sentences last week for their roles in the riot.
Former US Marines Dominic Pezzola and Zachary Rehl received 10 and 15 years respectively.
Joe Biggs, a US Army veteran, got 17 years.
The charges against the rioters have varied - from relatively minor crimes like entering a restricted area, to destruction of government property, assault and conspiracy. Around 200 have pleaded guilty to felony charges.
The investigation is ongoing and the FBI is still trying to locate 14 rioters captured on video assaulting police officers or members of the media.