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Proud Boys Convictions Voided by Judge | Roanoke News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Summary
A federal judge has thrown out the remaining seditious conspiracy convictions for four Proud Boys members — Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, and Dominic Pezzola — citing Trump’s recent pardons and commutations as the legal basis for dismissal. The ruling underscores how political clemency directly reshapes courtroom outcomes, even as the judge condemned the Capitol riot as a “perilous event” that endangered the peaceful transfer of power. While Enrique Tarrio, the group’s former leader, was also convicted, his sentence was erased by a direct pardon from Trump. Meanwhile, a separate case involving Oath Keepers is still pending, showing that the legal fallout from January 6 continues to unfold. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/71f956ad40bc01aa