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11:16am Jul 13, 2022

National National Politics & Government

The meeting that changed history and 3 other takeaways from the latest Jan. 6 hearing

by Domenico Montanaro

Trump made a fateful choice in the early morning hours of Dec. 19, 2020, days after the Electoral College voted, to choose a path that led to the insurrection on Jan. 6.
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8:06pm Jul 12, 2022

National National Politics & Government

Jan. 6 panel shows evidence of coordination between far-right groups and Trump allies

by Barbara Sprunt

The committee showed video clips and text messages to demonstrate how far-right groups were emboldened by Trump's false claims about the 2020 election.
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7:36pm Jul 11, 2022

Politics & Government Politics & Government

The next Jan. 6 committee hearing will focus on the role of QAnon and extremists

by Tom Dreisbach

Aides to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol said the next hearing would focus on extremist groups and their possible links to Trump and his allies.
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4:32am Jun 30, 2022

World News World News

New Zealand's government classifies the Proud Boys as a terrorist organization

by Ayana Archie

Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio and four other members were federally charged earlier this month with conspiring to overthrow the government by attacking the Capitol in the Jan. 6 riots.
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5:46pm Mar 08, 2022

National National

Enrique Tarrio, who led the Proud Boys, is arrested over the U.S. Capitol attack

by Vanessa Romo

Enrique Tarrio may not have physically taken part on the Jan. 6 breach, but the Justice Department has charged him for allegedly leading the advance planning and taking credit for it on social media.
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6:03pm Dec 14, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

D.C.'s attorney general is suing the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over Capitol attack

by Ryan Lucas

The District of Columbia is seeking damages from the two far-right groups for allegedly conspiring to terrorize the city with the violent attack on Jan. 6.
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6:23am Nov 01, 2021

National National

Jury selection begins for Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot and killed 2 protesters

by Corrinne Hess Turner

Rittenhouse faces multiple felony charges of homicide and recklessly endangering the safety of others, along with one misdemeanor count of possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor.
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8:40am Sep 29, 2021

National National

After Arrests And Setbacks, Far-Right Proud Boys Press New Ambitions

by Odette Yousef

One year ago Donald Trump infamously said of the far-right Proud Boys, "stand back and stand by." Some members are now in jail, but the once-fringe group hasn't gone away.
10:52am May 26, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Crime

Donohoe Attorney Says 'No Evidence' To Support Capitol Riot Allegations

by Neal Charnoff

The lawyer for Kernersville resident Charles Donohoe says there is no evidence that he played a primary role in organizing the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
10:53am May 19, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Crime

Federal Authorities Say Kernersville Man Helped Organize Capitol Insurrection

by Neal Charnoff

Federal prosecutors believe a Kernersville man played a primary role in organizing the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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4:13pm Apr 09, 2021

National National

Conspiracy Charges Bring Proud Boys' History Of Violence Into Spotlight

by Tom Dreisbach

Leading members of the far-right gang known as the Proud Boys are facing federal conspiracy charges in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Ahead of the riot, members of the group called for "war."
11:22pm Mar 21, 2021

Crime Crime

Local Proud Boy Leader Among Those Accused Of Planning Attack And Storming U.S. Capitol

by Associated Press

Four men described as leaders of the far-right Proud Boys have been charged in the U.S.