Prosecutors say Tarrio created a „militant strategy“ for the riots along with five other Proud Boys members calling themselves „the Ministry of Self Defense.“
A judge in Miami, Florida, is ordering the leader of far-right extremist group the Proud Boys to remain behind bars while he awaits trial for allegedly plotting a „storm“ on the U.S. Capitol during the January 6,2021, riots. Prosecutors say Enrique Tarrio,38, created a „militant strategy“ for the riots along with five other Proud Boys members calling themselves „the Ministry of Self Defense.“ The strategy was meant to disrupt the congressional certification of Biden’s 2020 election victory. Tarrio also allegedly conspired with the Oath Keepers, a militia whose members have been charged with sedition in connection to the events of January 6. Tarrio’s plot, referred to as „1776 Returns“ in an alleged text exchange between himself and the aforementioned Proud Boys, reportedly involved occupying „crucial buildings“ in Washington, D.C., during January 6, including the U.S. Senate and House. Tarrio and his suspected co-conspirators also allegedly used the internet to strategize, recruit members and raise funds for paramilitary gear, the Department of Justice ’s (DOJ) indictment against Tarrio said.
