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Washington (AP) - Two members of the right-wing radical group "Proud Boys" have been indicted in a federal court in Washington in connection with the storming of the US Capitol.
The US Department of Justice announced on Friday evening (local time) that the 31 and 43-year-old men were accused of conspiracy and illegal entry into specially protected buildings.
The two accused from the state of New York were arrested on January 12 and 15, respectively, after corresponding criminal charges.
Supporters of then US President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol on January 6th.
Trump is accused of having previously incited the mob at a rally.
The leader of the Proud Boys, Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, had been ordered by a court to leave Washington before the rally.
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The police arrested him after his arrival in the US capital because of an arrest warrant for property damage at a previous demonstration against him by Trump supporters.
He must stay away from Washington until his next court hearing on June 8th.
The Washington Post reported last Wednesday, citing court documents, that Tarrio had cooperated with the police after a fraud charge against him in 2012.
The then public prosecutor stated in court in 2014 that Tarrio's willingness to cooperate in the prosecution of 13 other suspects had contributed to investigations in the drug environment.
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Report in the Washington Post
Notice from the Ministry of Justice