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Lawyer for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks Trump for pardon


Published on 2025-01-06 13:00:54 - MSN
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  • A lawyer for the former leader of the Proud Boys has asked President-elect Trump to consider issuing him a "full and complete" pardon for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Nayib Hassan, who represents Enrique Tarrio,

The article discusses how a lawyer for Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, has publicly asked former President Donald Trump for a pardon. Tarrio, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, is currently serving a 22-year prison sentence. His attorney, Nayib Hassan, made the plea during an interview on NewsNation, suggesting that Trump should consider pardoning Tarrio and others involved in the riot if he wins the 2024 presidential election. Hassan argued that Tarrio was unfairly targeted and that the legal actions against him were politically motivated. This request comes amidst ongoing discussions about the implications of the Capitol riot and the potential for presidential pardons for those involved.

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