Proud Boys sue US government for $100m over Jan 6 prosecutions
Jun 07, 2025
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Proud Boys sue US government for $100m over Jan 6 prosecutions
by Reporter X
32 minutes ago
Hello,
The Proud Boys, a far-right group that was heavily involved in the Capitol Hill riot, is suing the US government for $100m over what it calls unfair prosecution and selective enforcement of riot charges. The lawsuit, which was filed on Thursday in federal court in Washington, DC, claims that the Proud Boys were selectively targeted for their political beliefs and that the prosecution violates their constitutional rights.
The group argues that the charges lack sufficient evidence and that they are being prosecuted more harshly than those who broke into the Capitol building. They claim that they were peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights and that they did not induce or encourage violence or illegal activity by their followers.
The lawsuit also criticizes the Trump administration for encouraging the January 6 rally that preceded the riot.
We'll keep you updated on this developing story.
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Original source: BBC News
