Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, and four other January 6 convicts, who were recently pardoned or had their sentences commuted by Donald Trump, are suing the federal government. They allege FBI agents and prosecutors violated their rights through malice, evidence tampering, and other misconduct during their investigations and prosecutions.
Enrique Tarrio and other freed January 6 convicts sue over prosecutions
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Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, and four other January 6 convicts, who were recently pardoned or had their sentences commuted by Donald Trump, are suing the federal government. They allege FBI agents and prosecutors violated their rights through malice, evidence tampering, and other misconduct during their investigations and prosecutions.
Trending- 1 January 6, 2021: US Capitol attack
- 2 September 2023: Tarrio received 22-year prison sentence
- 3 January (current year): Trump granted pardons/commutations to Tarrio and others
- 4 Friday, June 6, 2025: Lawsuit filed in federal court in Florida
- 5 May (current year): Trump administration reached $5m wrongful death settlement with Ashli Babbitt's family
- Lawsuit filed against federal government
- Seeking significant damages ($100m punitive each)
- Further politicization of January 6 events
- Highlights Trump's post-presidency actions regarding January 6 convicts
What: Enrique Tarrio and four other January 6 convicts (pardoned/commuted by Trump) are suing the federal government.
When: Lawsuit filed on Friday (June 6, 2025).
Where: Federal court in Florida (Orlando), United States.
Why: They allege FBI agents and prosecutors acted with personal malice, engaged in evidence tampering, witness intimidation, violations of attorney-client privilege, and used spies to report on trial strategy. They claim they were poorly treated in detention and that their actions were not criminal.
How: A lawsuit was filed seeking unspecified compensatory damages and $100m each in punitive damages.