The leader of the Proud Boys who burned the BLM flag was sentenced to 5 months in jail

HENIEL “ENRIQUE” TARIO, the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group, has been sentenced to more than five months in jail for burning a Black Lives Matter flag taken from a historic Black church. 

The NBC News reported that Tarrio was arrested after a warrant was issued from the December incident involving the Proud Boys and the pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C. He later admitted to burning a BLM banner belonging to an older Black church in the city called Asbury United Methodist. 

As well as the gun magazine charge, Tarrio pleaded guilty to possessing a high capacity magazine, which is prohibited in Washington, D.C. The charges were both misdemeanors, punishable by up to six months in jail. 

His attorney wanted him to serve 90 days in prison followed by three months of probation. In addition, the judge was ordered to prevent him from returning to Washington. Prosecutors said his actions “devastated the church and its members in both an emotional and psychological way.” They also said, “I’m damn proud I burned the flag!” Tarrio said on social media about burning the flag.” 

Tarrio’s sentencing was scheduled for Monday (Aug. 23) and the Rev Dr. Ianther Mills, senior pastor, spoke before the event. Tarrio’s behavior was described as “an act of intimidation and racism” and he said the incident was used as a “trophy on social media.” 

The judge issued a statement apologizing for Tarrio’s actions on Monday, saying he made a “grave mistake” by burning the flag. “I deeply apologize. “I didn’t realize the consequences of my actions,” he said. 

Tarrio failed, however, to demonstrate “credible remorse” and was thus sentenced to 155 days in prison by Superior Court Judge Harold Cushenberg. He must surrender to Washington, D.C. jail on Sep 6.