Proud Boys Leader Joe Biggs Faces Decades In Prison For Jan. 6 Attack

Joseph Biggs, a prominent figure within the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, has been convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection with the infamous January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. This conviction marks a significant development in the aftermath of the event that shook the nation.

Sentencing Looms

As the nation watches, Biggs is set to face his sentencing on Thursday, with federal prosecutors seeking a lengthy sentence of 33 years in federal prison. This sentence request is notably longer than any other imposed in a January 6-related case thus far.

The Role of Joe Biggs

Federal prosecutors have portrayed Joe Biggs as a “vocal leader and influential proponent” within the Proud Boys, emphasizing his role in the group’s shift toward political violence. They allege that he leveraged his “outsized public profile” and military experience to lead an uprising against the government, aiming to obstruct the peaceful transfer of power.

A Troubled Background

Notably, Joe Biggs is an Army veteran who had suffered a head injury in Iraq before later becoming a correspondent for the conspiracy website Infowars. His background, including military experience, has played a significant role in the prosecution’s arguments regarding his leadership in the Capitol attack.

A Conviction Shared

Biggs was convicted in May on multiple charges, including seditious conspiracy, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, and more. He was among a group of five individuals who faced trial for their roles in the events of January 6, with all but one being convicted of seditious conspiracy.

Upcoming Sentences

In the days ahead, the other Proud Boys involved in the attack, including Enrique Tarrio, Ethan Nordean, Zachary Rehl, and Dominic Pezzola, will also face sentencing. These proceedings promise to shed further light on the consequences faced by those involved in the historic events of January 6.

A Day in Infamy

In a selfie video recorded outside the Capitol on January 6, 2021, Joe Biggs declared, “January 6th will be a day in infamy.” These words now hold a poignant significance as he faces the consequences of his actions.

The Defense’s Argument

Norm Pattis, an attorney for Biggs, argued in closing statements during the trial that the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, who the defense referred to as the “commander-in-chief,” had deceived the Proud Boys with falsehoods regarding the 2020 presidential election.

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