Joe Biggs, a Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy who the government says "served as an instigator and leader" during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on Thursday.

It is among the longest sentences in Capitol riot cases. The record is the 18-year sentence given to Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, also convicted of seditious conspiracy, after prosecutors sought 25 years in federal prison in his case.

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[–] 26 points 2 years ago* (5 children)

Trump won’t pardon them. He hates his base more than we do. He only pardons people who are on a level that allows to them to help Trump personally.

Also, I’m pretty damned cynical, but I still think there is less than a 50% chance trump wins. Unfortunately 49% is very uncomfortable.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    They tried to help him, the problem is they failed. Trump doesn't like losers who can't even pull off a coup.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    He failed. If he actually wanted a successful coup he should have organised his merry band of idiots. But since everyone involved is completely feckless, Trump included, that was never going to happen.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    I believe he'd absolutely pardon them. Not because he cares about them, but because it would "legitimize" his claim that the election was stolen. Or just because it would be a distraction for people to talk about while he does whatever he wants.

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