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The leader of the far-right Proud Boys group has been charged with seditious conspiracy over last year’s attack on the US Capitol.
Enrique Tarrio was among five members of the group to be indicted for attempting to oppose by force the presidential transfer of power.
Ex-President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed Congress as it met to certify Joe Biden’s victory in January 2021.
It is the second time the sedition charge has been applied over the riot.
In total, more than 860 people in 48 states have been charged with crimes connected with the riot. END