Five leaders of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group have been charged with seditious conspiracy in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, longtime chairman of the Proud Boys, and his four top lieutenants were indicted on the charge Monday, The Washington Post reported.
They’re accused of organizing a riot at the Capitol to prevent lawmakers from confirming the electoral victory of President Joe Biden.
