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Capitol Riot: Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Participating In Jan. 6 Breach, Posting Selfie Capitol Riot: Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Participating In Jan. 6 Breach, Posting Selfie
Capitol Riot: Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Participating In Jan. 6 Breach, Posting Selfie A 35-year-old member of the Proud Boys from Westchester has been convicted of felony charges in connection to his participation in the deadly riot at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, federal officials announced. White Plains resident William Pepe, formerly of the Dutchess County city of Beacon, was found guilty of charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6 breach following a bench trial before US District Judge Timothy Kelly, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23.  According to federal officials, on the morning of Jan. 6, 2…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Sentenced For Stabbing Trump Supporters During 'Stop The Steal' Rally At NY Capitol Man Sentenced For Stabbing Trump Supporters During 'Stop The Steal' Rally At NY Capitol
Man Sentenced For Stabbing Trump Supporters During 'Stop The Steal' Rally At NY Capitol A New York man will spend years in prison for a vicious stabbing attack on two supporters of former President Donald Trump during a “Stop the Steal” rally outside the state Capitol building in Albany on Jan. 6, 2021. Alexander Contompasis, age 39, of Albany, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 20 years behind bars Thursday, Nov. 17, in Albany County Supreme Court. It followed his October 2022 jury conviction on multiple violent felonies, including first-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Prosecutors said Contompasis showed up to the East Capitol Park on Wednesday, Jan. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Ex-Navy Officer, TV Analyst From Region Is In Ukraine, Joining Fight Against Russia Ex-Navy Officer, TV Analyst From Region Is In Ukraine, Joining Fight Against Russia
Ex-Navy Officer, TV Analyst From Region Is In Ukraine, Joining Fight Against Russia A familiar face on cable news and upstate New York resident has joined Ukraine’s fight against Russia, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Malcolm Nance, a former naval intelligence officer and longtime terrorism and national security analyst for MSNBC, made the revelation Monday, April 18, during an appearance on Joy Reid’s show on the network, the outlet reported. Originally from Philadelphia, Nance now resides in New York's Capital DIstrict, in Stottville, in Columbia County. Donning full camo, body armor, and holding an assault rifle, Nance told Reid that he was now part of the “Inter…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Feds Drop Charges Against One Of Capitol Riot Suspects From Hudson Valley Feds Drop Charges Against One Of Capitol Riot Suspects From Hudson Valley
Feds Drop Charges Against One Of Capitol Riot Suspects From Hudson Valley The Department of Justice is planning to drop its case against a Hudson Valley man who was facing charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Rockland County resident Christopher Kelly, of New City, was charged in US District Court in January after being identified through social media as one of the rioters who allegedly entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6 during the pro-Trump demonstration. Original story - Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot However, federal prosecutors told a judge this week that they plan to drop the case aga…

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by Zak Failla
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NJ Congresswoman Sues Trump, Giuliani Over Capitol Riot NJ Congresswoman Sues Trump, Giuliani Over Capitol Riot
NJ Congresswoman Sues Trump, Giuliani Over Capitol Riot U.S. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey, who had to shelter when Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, joined a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing the former president of inciting the deadly riot. The lawsuit claims that Trump, his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, and two white supremacist organizations, Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, violated the 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act by preventing Congress from carrying out its constitutional duties and certifying Electoral College votes to make Democrat Joe Biden the next president. “We have to stand up for our democracy and o…

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by Jon Craig
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MTA Fires Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Involved In Capitol Riot MTA Fires Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Involved In Capitol Riot
MTA Fires Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Involved In Capitol Riot An alleged member of the Proud Boys from the Hudson Valley who was active at the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol has been fired from his job with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Dutchess County resident William Pepe, of Beacon, was charged last month with conspiracy; civil disorder; unlawfully entering restricted buildings or grounds, and disorderly and disruptive conduct in restricted buildings or grounds last month for his role in the insurrection. Original story - Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol A laborer at the…

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by Zak Failla
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Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol
Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol A member of the Proud Boys from the Hudson Valley has pleaded not guilty after being charged for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last month. Beacon resident William Pepe, age 31, and Rochester resident Dominic Pezzola, age 43, both alleged members of the Proud Boys nationalist organization, pleaded not guilty following their indictments in the District of Columbia on multiple charges related to the riot, despite video evidence of their roles during the Jan. 6 insurrection. Specifically, Pepe was charged with conspiracy; civil disorder; unlawfully entering restricted bui…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Proud Boys, Including One From Hudson Valley, Charged With Conspiracy For Capitol Rampage Two Proud Boys, Including One From Hudson Valley, Charged With Conspiracy For Capitol Rampage
Two Proud Boys, Including One From Hudson Valley, 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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Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot
Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot A Hudson Valley man who was photographed shirtless during the riots at the United States Capitol is facing charges after being identified through social media, where authorities say he boasted about breaching the building during the deadly pro-Trump riots on Wednesday, Jan. 6. New City resident Christopher M. Kelly was charged this week in US District Court for the District of Columbia with obstruction of congressional proceedings, aiding and abetting, unlawful entry, and violent entry or disorderly conduct. An FBI joint terrorism agent was directed to Kelly’s Facebook page on Saturday, Jan…

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by Zak Failla
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NY Man Tied To Proud Boys Who Threatened To Travel To DC, Kill Senator-Elect Nabbed By FBI NY Man Tied To Proud Boys Who Threatened To Travel To DC, Kill Senator-Elect Nabbed By FBI
NY Man Tied To Proud Boys Who Threatened To Travel To DC, Kill Senator-Elect Nabbed By FBI A man who was arrested earlier this week with more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, had posted a threatening statement about killing a United States Senator-elect and his intent to travel to Washington, D.C. Eduard Florea, age 40, of Middle Village, Queens, who was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday, Jan. 12, has been charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition, said Seth D. DuCharme, acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Following Florea's arrest, FBI Assistant Director In Charge, William F. Sweeney said: "For those of you out there with similar intentions, h…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'The Deplorables' Tour Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'The Deplorables' Tour
Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'The 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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Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside Westchester Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside
Westchester 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