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Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio tells PBS News he believes he's owed tens of millions from DOJ fund
The former leader of the extremist, far-right group that played a major role in the Jan. 6 insurrection says he's "excited" about the announcement of a $1.776 billion fund for people who believe they are victims of the justice system.
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According to PBS News’s source item, Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio tells PBS News he believes he’s owed tens of millions from DOJ fund, The former leader of the extremist, far-right group that played a major role in the Jan. 6 insurrection says he’s “excited” about the announcement of a $1.776 billion fund for people who believe they are victims of the justice system.
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