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Judge tosses remnants of Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case after Trump's broad clemency
By Michael Kunzelman And Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
A federal judge has dismissed the remnants of the government's landmark case against far-right Proud Boys members who were convicted of seditious conspiracy for plotting to attack the Capitol to keep President Donald Trump in the White House more than five years ago.The case's dismissal late Frid...
Key takeaway The judge who presided over the Proud Boys leaders' trial saw no basis to preserve the convictions after Trump's sweeping act of clemency last year.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The dismissal of the Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case has significant implications for San Antonio residents who value the integrity of the democratic process. As a community that has seen its share of political polarization, San Antonio must consider the potential consequences of such a high-profile case being abandoned. The fact that a federal judge, nominated by Trump, felt compelled to stress that his order should not be seen as an endorsement of the Department of Justice's decision to abandon the case, suggests that there are concerns about the impact of this decision on the rule of law. San Antonio residents should be watching to see how this development affects the broader conversation about extremism and political violence in the United States, and what it might mean for the city's own efforts to promote civic engagement and protect public safety. The city's history of community-led initiatives to promote tolerance and understanding will be crucial in navigating the aftermath of this decision.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A federal judge has dismissed the remnants of the government's landmark case against far-right Proud Boys members who were convicted of seditious conspiracy for plotting to attack the Capitol to keep President Donald Trump in the White House more than five years ago.The case's dismissal late Frid...
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