Two Proud Boys Members Found Guilty of Sedition for Capitol Attack

The US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, has led to the conviction of two members of the far-right group, Proud Boys. The two members, Dominic Pezzola and William Pepe, were found guilty of charges of conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, destruction of government property, and aiding and abetting. In addition, they were also convicted of seditious conspiracy, which is a rare charge in the United States, and carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

The seditious conspiracy charge was brought against the two men for their role in planning and executing the attack on the Capitol building, which aimed to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. The verdict sends a strong message that such violent and seditious acts against the US government will not be tolerated.

The Proud Boys are a far-right group with a history of violent clashes and have been labeled as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The group’s ideology is centered around white nationalism, and they have been involved in several violent protests in the past.

The conviction of the two Proud Boys members is a significant step towards holding those responsible for the Capitol riot accountable. It also highlights the need for stricter laws and regulations to curb the rise of extremist groups and hate speech in the United States.