Proud Boys Charged In Capitol Insurrection Blame Trump For Actions In Court
Dominic Pezzola, a member of the white nationalist group the Proud Boy hailing from Rochester, N.Y., said that he “acted out of… delusional belief” while participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. He placed the blame for his actions on former President Donald Trump and claimed he had been “deceived” into believing that he was performing a patriotic act. Nonetheless, U.S. Magistrate Judge Robin Meriweather stated on Wednesday, “I conclude the government has demonstrated that Mr. Pezzola should be held without bond.” Pezzola is facing seven felony charges. Judge Meriweather’s decision pro...