Weird Little Guys

Stand Back and Stand By

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Jun 12, 2025
Last week, five Proud Boys filed a massive $100 million lawsuit against the U.S. government over their treatment during the January 6th prosecutions. The impact of Trump's pardons on legal rights following the Capitol riot is examined. There's a deep dive into a settlement involving a January 6th rioter's estate, highlighting accountability issues. The complexities of a controversial police shooting case are also discussed, along with the connection between political rhetoric and extremist groups. These themes intertwine personal narratives with broader societal tensions.
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INSIGHT

Weird Lawsuit Party Listing

  • The Proud Boys filed a $100 million lawsuit against the U.S. government alleging rights violations during January 6 prosecutions.
  • The lawsuit's party list strangely includes non-parties and editorial content, revealing unusual legal strategy.
INSIGHT

Controversial Lawyer Represents Proud Boys

  • The Proud Boys' lawyer Augustus Invictus is a controversial figure with a history of far-right activism.
  • He is currently appealing a felony conviction but still practicing law, which is unusual under Florida bar rules.
ANECDOTE

Invictus' Militant Proud Boys Role

  • Augustus Invictus was second in command of the Fraternal Order of Alt Knights, a violent Proud Boys subset.
  • He urged armed revolution at a 2017 rally and shares the group's militant ideology.
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