Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to 17 Years

Joe Biggs, Proud Boys leader, sentenced to 17 years for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack.

The Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, led to numerous convictions of individuals involved in the violence.

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Biggs is currently serving his sentence at the Talladega Federal Correctional Institution in Alabama.

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Biggs believes that former President Donald Trump will pardon him when he is back in office.

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Joe Biggs in an interview with Infowars, expressing his belief that Trump will grant him a pardon.

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Biggs is serving his sentence at the Talladega Federal Correctional Facility, where he receives support from fellow inmates.

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Biggs' attorney plans to file a formal pardon application with the Trump transition team.

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Trump has hinted at granting pardons for individuals involved in the January 6 events during his campaign speeches.

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Legal experts, like Caroline Mala Corbin, argue that pardons should not be used for political favors.

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The legacy of the January 6 Capitol attack remains a point of division and legal consequence in American politics.

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