Event Brief
DOJ Seeks to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions of Proud Boys
Filed: Apr 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: The Justice Department has requested a federal court to dismiss convictions against 12 former Proud Boys and Oath Keepers from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
WHO: Justice Department
WHAT: requested to vacate convictions
WHEN: Apr 14, 2026 at 5:36 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges
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