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Judge grants DOJ's request to toss remaining Jan. 6 convictions of Proud Boys
By Kyla Guilfoil and Ryan J. Reilly | NBC News at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 10, 2026
· 4 min read
A federal judge on Friday agreed to toss the convictions of four Proud Boys who attacked the Capitol in 2021, fulfilling a Justice Department request to clear some of the last remaining cases in the wake of President Donald Trump’s mass pardons of Jan. 6 rioters.
U.S. District Judge Timothy J....
Key takeaway Kelly, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, wrote that while the federal government can request that a case be vacated, he did not approve of the administration’s move here.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The decision to toss the convictions of four Proud Boys who attacked the Capitol in 2021 has implications for Los Angeles County residents who value the rule of law and public safety. As a community that has seen its share of protests and demonstrations, the outcome of this case may influence how local law enforcement approaches similar situations in the future. The fact that the Justice Department requested the dismissal of these convictions, despite the seriousness of the crimes, raises questions about the consistency of federal prosecution policies and their potential impact on local jurisdictions. Los Angeles residents may wonder how this decision will affect the way local authorities handle cases involving violent extremism or attacks on public institutions, and whether it will embolden or deter individuals who might consider engaging in similar behavior. The community will be watching to see how this development plays out in the context of local law enforcement and public safety.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A federal judge on Friday agreed to toss the convictions of four Proud Boys who attacked the Capitol in 2021, fulfilling a Justice Department request to clear some of the last remaining cases in the wake of President Donald Trump’s mass pardons of Jan. 6 rioters.
U.S. District Judge Timothy J....
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