Erika Flores, a romantic acquaintance of Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, pleaded the Fifth when subpoenaed in May in response to questions by the government about the “1776 Returns' document, prosecutors revealed in a Monday night court filing.
against Tarrio and four other members of the Proud Boys, accused of masterminding the riot and breach of the Capitol that day.
investigators in July. He accused Flores of “blame-shifting” by pinning the authorship of the “1776 Returns” document on him. Rather, Armes said that in the summer of 2020, he did some informal “war-gaming” about what might happen if a sitting president refused to leave office after the election. Flores, he told the panel, expressed interest in his thoughts, which he says he shared with her via a Google drive.
The select committee investigators said they found Armes to be more forthcoming than Flores, who they said exhibited a “general apprehension.” Flores didn’t respond to messages and emails seeking comment.The two investigators said Flores indicated she had shared the document with Tarrio to impress him during a sensitive phase in their relationship and disclaimed specific knowledge about its contents.
The select committee, like prosecutors, ultimately couldn’t pinpoint the precise authorship of the “1776 Returns” document, a detail that remains a mystery to this day.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bickering bogs down Capitol riot trial of Proud Boys leadersThe Capitol riot trial for Proud Boys leaders promised to be a historic showcase for some of the most compelling evidence of an alleged plot by far-right extremists to halt the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election. Lawyers representing the five Proud Boys charged with seditious conspiracy have repeatedly sparred with U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly during breaks in testimony. Two defense lawyers at one point floated the idea of withdrawing from the case if Kelly did not rule in their favor on evidentiary matters.
Read more »
WWE’s Natalya Neidhart proud of her career longevity\u0022But if you think about the people who have come and gone since I broke into the WWE, I’m really proud of my staying power,\u0022 says Neidhart
Read more »
The Boys: Eric Kripke Confirms Season 4 Finale Filming UnderwayTheBoys EP & Showrunner EricKripke confirmed that filming on the Season 4 finale is officially underway in Toronto (here's hoping they get a break to check out the SuperBowl). / TheBoysTV Amazon PrimeVideo theboystv therealKripke primevideo
Read more »
PREP PREVIEW: Boys and girls track and fieldFirst meet: Was Saturday Section prelims: May 13 (Three sites to be determined) Section finals: May 20 at Mt.
Read more »
NCS basketball playoffs 2023: Boys, girls first-round scheduleNorth Coast Section basketball playoffs begin Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday across seven divisions, including Open.
Read more »
Ethereal portraits of boys free from gender confinesJulia Falkner and Lorena Hydeman traveled from Barcelona to a mountain village documenting boys — age six to 16 — in their homes.
Read more »