July 11, 2026

Judge Dismisses Seditious Conspiracy Convictions of Proud Boys, Citing Executive Authority

U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly dismissed the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys leaders Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, and Dominic Pezzola, citing a lack of authority to compel prosecution.
Judge Kelly expressed disagreement with the Justice Department's decision to abandon the prosecution, emphasizing the seriousness of the January 6 attack.
The ruling follows President Trump's clemency actions and reflects ongoing political tensions surrounding the January 6 prosecutions.