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Proud Boys Leader Gets Longest Jan. 6 Sentence With 18 Years

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Ethan Nordean, 33, was convicted in May of seditious conspiracy and other charges.

Isabella Ramirez

Isabella Ramirez

Breaking News Intern

Published Sep. 1 2023 5:33PM EDT

Pictures of Ethan Nordean, 33, on Jan. 6, 2021. The Proud Boy leader seen heading the march of his fellow members toward the Capitol on Jan. 6 was hit Friday with 18 years behind bars, matching the longest sentence handed down to any rioter. — Federal Bureau of Investigation

Isabella Ramirez

Isabella Ramirez

Breaking News Intern

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