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Two Proud Boys Charged With Conspiracy For Capitol Rampage Two Proud Boys Charged With Conspiracy For Capitol Rampage
Two Proud Boys Charged With Conspiracy For Capitol Rampage Two members of the far-right Proud Boys group from New York, including a Hudson Valley resident, are the first people involved in the deadly pro-Trump rampage on the United States Capitol to face federal conspiracy charges. Prosecutors say they worked together to obstruct and interfere with law enforcement officers protecting Congress during the final certification of the 2020 presidential election. The two are Dutchess County resident Will Pepe, age 31, of Beacon, and Dominic "Spaz" Pezzola, age 53, of Rochester. Pepe worked as a laborer at Metro-North’s rail yard…

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by Joe Lombardi
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CT Officer Retires After Ties To Far-Right 'Proud Boys' Surface CT Officer Retires After Ties To Far-Right 'Proud Boys' Surface
CT Officer Retires After Ties To Far-Right 'Proud Boys' Surface A police officer in Connecticut has turned in his gun and badge after being tied to a far-right-leaning radical group that is known to engage in violent incidents over political differences. Kevin Wilcox retired from the East Hampton Police Department last month, according to town officials, a week after the Associated Press reported that he had been a Proud Boys member who made online payments to group leaders. Wilcox had been with the department since 1999. He was previously scheduled to leave his position later this year, according to reports. The Proud Boys were established during the …

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by Zak Failla
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Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'Deplorables' Tour Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'Deplorables' Tour
Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'Deplorables' Tour The Westchester founder of "Proud Boys" recently was denied a visa to Australia for a speaking tour called "The Deplorables." Australia labeled  Gavin McInnes, 48, of Larchmont, of "bad character," according to this report. Last week, the co-founder of Vice Media, stepped down as leader of Proud Boys, saying the group "is not racist. It is pro-Trump. The media lies about this club constantly." His visa application to enter Australia was blocked by the Home Affairs Department. McInnes was due to visit the land down under for a speaking tour early next year Immigration offici…

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by Jon Craig
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Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside
Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside The Westchester resident and founder of "Proud Boys," recently labeled a dangerous extremist group by the FBI, isn't so proud after all.  Gavin McInnes, 48, of Larchmont, co-founder of Vice Media, stepped down as leader of Proud Boys, saying the group "is not racist. It is pro-Trump. The media lies about this club constantly." In earlier media reports, McInnes blamed fake news and Westchester billionaire George Soros for his demise and spreading lies about his group. On YouTube, McInnes said he was officially disassociating himself from the Proud Boys “in all capacities, forever,…

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by Jon Craig