Proud Boys Leader Turns Himself In for Black Lives Matter Flag Burning

Update 09/07/2021 1:39pm:

Previously, Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to five months in prison after he reportedly burned a Black Lives Matter banner that was stolen from a church in Washington D.C. a while ago. Along with that, Barrio reportedly had two high-capacity firearm magazines on him, which led to his arrest in the following weeks.

Now, reports surfaced noted Tarrio has turned himself in to serve his five-month sentence. Video footage surfaced of Tarrio arriving at the D.C. Central Detention Facility this past Monday around 9 pm. Tarrio reportedly had hours to spare before the deadline given by a judge to surrender ended. In the video footage, a man who showed up with Tarrio could be heard saying to him “It’s going to be her for ya in five months.” Stay tuned for more updates.

source: WUSA 9

Original 08/24/2021 3:22pm:

According to reports, Enrique Tarrio—the leader of the Proud Boys, was sentenced to more than five months in prison after he reportedly burned a Black Lives Matter banner that was taken from a church located in Washington, D.C., as well as carried two high-capacity firearm magazines ahead of being arrested weeks later.

The Department of Justice noted Tarrio pled guilty to one count of destruction of property as well as one count of attempted possession of a large-capacity ammunition feeding device.

Tarrio issued an apology in the matter, but Superior Court Judge Harold Cushenberry didn’t buy it, saying, “ Mr. Tarrio has clearly, intentionally, and proudly crossed the line from peaceful protest and assembly to dangerous and potentially violent conduct. He could not have cared less about the laws of the District of Columbia."

Tarrio was sentenced to 150 days for attempted possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device and 90 days for destruction of property. 155 days would be suspended from Tarrio’s sentence due to him committing to serving three years probation. Tarrio will also have to pay $1,000 in fines and $347 to the church whose banner was stolen.

source: CBS News