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Judge grants DOJ's request to toss remaining Jan. 6 convictions of Proud Boys
By Kyla Guilfoil and Ryan J. Reilly | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 10, 2026
· 4 min read
A federal judge on Friday agreed to toss the convictions of four Proud Boys who attacked the Capitol in 2021, fulfilling a Justice Department request to clear some of the last remaining cases in the wake of President Donald Trump’s mass pardons of Jan. 6 rioters.
U.S. District Judge Timothy J....
Key takeaway Kelly, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, wrote that while the federal government can request that a case be vacated, he did not approve of the administration’s move here.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The decision to toss the convictions of four Proud Boys who attacked the Capitol in 2021 has implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where residents are still grappling with the aftermath of the January 6 riot. As a community within the larger North Texas region, Trophy Club 's residents may be concerned about the potential consequences of such a move on public safety and the rule of law. The fact that U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly, appointed by President Trump in 2017, felt compelled to grant the motion to dismiss despite his reservations, raises questions about the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches. Locally, this development may spark renewed debate about the role of law enforcement and the justice system in maintaining order and protecting citizens. As the community moves forward, it will be important to consider how such decisions impact the perception of justice and accountability in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A federal judge on Friday agreed to toss the convictions of four Proud Boys who attacked the Capitol in 2021, fulfilling a Justice Department request to clear some of the last remaining cases in the wake of President Donald Trump’s mass pardons of Jan. 6 rioters.
U.S. District Judge Timothy J....
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