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Judge Dismisses Proud Boys Seditious Convictions After DOJ Request

7/11/2026

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District Judge Timothy Kelly dismissed the seditious conspiracy convictions of four Proud Boys members with prejudice.
He said the executive branch holds authority over charging decisions after Justice Department asked the court to vacate the convictions, a request the D.C. Court of Appeals granted in May.
2023 verdicts, which convicted three members of seditious conspiracy and Enrique Pezzola of assaulting police, prompted Rehl to post on X that ruling ends his case.

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District Judge Timothy Kelly dismissed the seditious conspiracy convictions of four Proud Boys members with prejudice.
He said the executive branch holds authority over charging decisions after Justice Department asked the court to vacate the convictions, a request the D.C. Court of Appeals granted in May.
2023 verdicts, which convicted three members of seditious conspiracy and Enrique Pezzola of assaulting police, prompted Rehl to post on X that ruling ends his case.