Proud Boys Jan 6 Lawsuit: $100M Claim
Five Proud Boys members, including Enrique Tarrio, are suing the U.S. government for $100 million, alleging notable constitutional violations during the January 6 prosecutions. This high-stakes legal battle centers on claims of egregious abuse, encompassing evidence tampering and witness intimidation, impacting the group’s rights. The suit, filed by Tarrio, Rehl, Nordean, Biggs, and Pezzola, targets actions by the FBI and the Department of Justice, asserting the government’s intent to punish allies of former President Donald Trump. Four were convicted of seditious conspiracy, wiht Tarrio receiving the harshest sentence. The plaintiffs, now vindicated, are seeking redress for alleged violations. News Directory 3 will keep you informed about this breaking story as it unfolds in Florida federal court. Discover what’s next …
Proud Boys Sue Government, Claiming abuse in Jan. 6 Prosecutions
Updated June 6, 2025
Five members of the Proud Boys, including Enrique Tarrio, are suing the U.S. government, the FBI, and the Department of Justice for $100 million. The lawsuit alleges their constitutional rights were violated during prosecutions related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The plaintiffs—Tarrio,Zachary Rehl,Ethan Nordean,joseph Biggs,and Dominic Pezzola—assert the government engaged in “egregious and systemic abuse” to punish allies of former President Donald Trump. They claim evidence tampering, witness intimidation, and violations of attorney-client privilege occurred.
enrique Tarrio, Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl at the U.S. Capitol in February. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington post via Getty Images)
Four of the five men were convicted of seditious conspiracy. Tarrio received the harshest sentance—22 years—for allegedly planning the Capitol attack. Nordean, Biggs, and Rehl received sentences of 18, 17, and 15 years, respectively. Pezzola was convicted of obstructing Congress and sentenced to 10 years.
Donald Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of nearly all Jan. 6 defendants, including thes Proud Boys members, after taking office this year.
The U.S. Capitol riot Jan. 6,2021. (Shay Horse/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
According to court documents, the lawsuit states, “Now that the Plaintiffs are vindicated, free, and able to once again exercise their rights as American citizens, they bring this action against their tormentors for violations of their Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment Rights … as well as the common law tort of malicious prosecution and false imprisonment.”
Prosecutors alleged Pezzola breached the Capitol using a police riot shield.
President Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of nearly all the Jan. 6 defendants.(Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
The lawsuit further claims the government lacked probable cause to raid the defendants’ homes and employed a “novel theory of criminal conspiracy” against them.
What’s next
The Justice Department has not yet commented on the lawsuit. The case is expected to proceed in Florida federal court.