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Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty to Burning Black Lives Matter Flag, Justice Dept. Says

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The leader of the right-wing Proud Boys group pleaded guilty to burning a Black Lives Matter flag stolen from a church in the US capital and for being in possession of a large-capacity ammunition magazine, the Justice Department said in a press release.

Tarrio pleaded guilty to one count of destruction of property and one count of attempted possession of a large-capacity ammunition magazine, the release said.

Tarrio’s sentencing date is scheduled for August 23 and he faces up to 360 days in prison and a $2,000 fine, the release said.

Tarrio burned the flag on December 12, 2020 and was arrested when he returned to Washington on January 4, days before a Trump rally and the riot at the US Capitol building.

Sourse: sputniknews.com

Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty to Burning Black Lives Matter Flag, Justice Dept. Says

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