Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs sentenced to 17 years in prison over US Capitol riots

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Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs sentenced to 17 years in prison over US Capitol riots
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Joseph Biggs expressed remorse and acknowledged his wrongdoing during his sentencing, saying he was not a terrorist.

Joseph Biggs' sentence is the second longest among the numerous Capitol riot cases so far - only surpassed by theFederal prosecutors had initially recommended a 33-year prison sentence for Biggs since he played a prominent role in leading dozens of Proud Boys members and associates in their march to the Capitol.

The judge who sentenced Biggs will also be responsible for sentencing four other convicted Proud Boys. Enrique Tarrio, the former national chairman and top leader of the Proud Boys, is set to be sentenced next week.

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