Proud Boys leader jailed over Jan 6

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023 1/ Proud Boys ringleader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for Jan 6 attack Enrique Tarrio, the now-former leader of the neo-fascist Proud Boys gang convicted on treason-related charges after fuelling a mob on January 6, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison.   Tarrio was among four members of the group convicted of seditious conspiracy and other crimes earlier this year following a four-month trial. Tarrio, as the group's leader, organized and directed a mob towards the US Capitol, where Proud Boys dismantled barricades and broke windows to breach the halls of Congress, then bragged about their actions on social media and in group chat messages that were later shared with jurors.   He served as a "naturally charismatic leader, a savvy propagandist, and the celebrity Chairman" of the group, wielding his influence over his subordinates and allies to "organize and execute the conspiracy to forcibly stop the peaceful democratic transfer of power" as lawmakers convened to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, federal prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo.  Read the full story here 2/  Tropical Storm Lee expected to rapidly intensify into hurricane Lee forecast to be hurricane within few days and will likely become a major one by Friday 3/  Two sisters among five teenagers killed as their car flies off overpass in Atlanta The friends were ejected from their vehicle before plunging 50-feet from highway overpass 4/  Burning Man death caused by suspected drug intoxication Leon Reece, 32, was found unresponsive on the weather-hit Nevada festival grounds on Friday 5/  Death Valley park could remain closed for months after Hurricane Hilary Major damage done to roadways after record 2.2 inches of rain fell during historic storm  THE BIG QUESTION What could be causing Mitch McConnell's 'freezing' spells? Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 81, froze and appeared unable to answer a question at a press event in his home state of Kentucky on Wednesday. It's the second time in about a month Mr McConnell has paused then received help from aides while standing at the lectern; on 26 July, he fell silent at a press briefing on Capitol Hill before being escorted away. On both occasions, Mr McConnell's aides remained calm and gently assisted him. Here's what the experts say Watch / Water cascades down Las Vegas Strip in powerful storm NUMBER OF THE DAY 6 Pennsylvania police have shuttered local schools "out of abundance of caution" as the search for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante enters its sixth day. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "I never had anything to do with his murder." Buster Murdaugh has broken his silence to deny any involvement in the mysterious killing of gay teenager Stephen Smith – and insist that he still believes his father is innocent of the murders of his mother and brother. Read more OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE  Florida man arrested for trying to cross Atlantic in human-powered hamster wheel Congressional physician says 'no evidence' Mitch McConnell had stroke or seizures following freezing episodes 110 people remain missing almost a month after Maui fires Kim Sengupta: Dodging a constant assault of Russian missiles – the war-weary keep fighting in Ukraine's blood-soaked east The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy