Proud Boys (Western chauvinist far-right)
American 'Western chauvinist' far-right group founded by Gavin McInnes (2016). SPLC hate-group designation 2018. Multiple senior leaders convicted for January 6 2021 Capitol attack including seditious conspiracy.
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BITE breakdown
+1 for documented violent activity and 2018 SPLC hate-group designation; multiple January 6 convictions.
In context
Proud Boys combine 'Western chauvinist' ideology with street-fighting culture. Multiple senior leaders (Enrique Tarrio, Joe Biggs, Zachary Rehl, Ethan Nordean) convicted of seditious conspiracy for January 6 2021 Capitol attack. SPLC hate-group designation. Canada designated as terrorist organisation 2021.
Legal cases & controversies
- Multiple January 6 convictions including seditious conspiracy
Timeline
- 2016McInnes founds Proud Boys
- 2021-01-06Major role in US Capitol attack
- 2023Tarrio and others convicted of seditious conspiracy
Sources
- DOJ January 6 prosecutions
- SPLC profile
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