Far-right group Proud Boys sues US for $100m over Jan 6 prosecutions
Published: 6/6/2025

Proud Boys leaders sue US government for $100 million over January 6 prosecutions related to Capitol riot, claiming constitutional rights violation. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, alleges FBI and prosecutors were biased due to personal motives. The Proud Boys members were convicted and later pardoned by former President Trump for their involvement in the 2021 riot aiming to overturn election results.