First of 4 Proud Boys Leaders Gets 17-Year Sentence (Newser Breaking News)

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August 31, 2023 Sponsored by Wise Bread   Happening Now First of 4 Proud Boys Leaders Gets 17-Year Sentence The first of four former leaders of the Proud Boys who were convicted of seditious conspiracy over the Capitol riot has learned his fate: Joseph Biggs was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday, reports Politico. Prosecutors had sought a sentence of 33 years for the 39-year-old Biggs, who was convicted along with Ethan Nordean, Zachary Rehl, and the far-right group's former leader, Enrique Tarrio. Keep reading   From our sponsor Spend $500 and Earn $200 Earn a $200 bonus with these high earning rewards cards — that's like 40% cash rewards on your first $500 in spend. Plus, enjoy unlimited rewards. Start racking up huge cash rewards. Learn More   Today's 6 Most-Read Stories   Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2023 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved