Indictment of alleged Proud Boys leaders over US Capitol attack upheld
by Miranda Bryant from US news | The Guardian on (#5TF5N)
Federal judge rejects defence arguments, a development that could have potential implications for Donald Trump
A federal judge has refused to dismiss an indictment charging four alleged Proud Boys leaders with conspiracy and obstructing an official proceeding during the 6 January attack on the US Capitol - a development that could have potential implications for Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, the US district judge Timothy Kelly rejected arguments by defence lawyers that Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Charles Donohoe are charged with conduct that is protected by the first amendment right to free speech.
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