Proud Boys
37 individual(s)
Ethan NordeanLast Updated: September 6, 2023
Pseudonyms
Rufio Panman
Location
Auburn, Washington
Insurrection Related Information
- Present at Capitol on 1/6
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Western District, Washington
- Sentenced on Sep 1, 2023
Executive Summary
Nordean is the self-described “Sergeant of Arms” of the Seattle Chapter of the Proud Boys, a group self-described as a “pro-Western fraternal organization for men who refuse to apologize for creating the modern world; aka Western Chauvinists.”
Handpicked to lead the breach of the Capitol by Enrique Tarrio, longtime leader of the Proud Boys.
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Conspiracy
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting
- Destruction of Government Property and Aiding and Abetting
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds
- Disorderly Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Western District, Washington | February 3, 2021 -
Arraigned
March 23, 2021 "Pleaded not guilty to all counts 3/23/21" -
Charged
March 3, 2021 "Indictment 3/3/21. Nordean entered a not guilty plea to counts 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, and 6s." -
Charged
March 10, 2021 "Superseding indictment 3/10/21." -
Charged
March 7, 2022 "Superseding indictment filed 3/7/22." -
Charged
June 6, 2022 "Superseding indictment filed 6/6/22." -
Trial
May 4, 2023 "On May 4, 2023, a jury found Nordean, Pezzola, and three other co-defendants guilty of multiple felonies, including obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy to prevent members of Congress or federal officers from discharging their duties before and during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Defendant Ethan Nordean was previously convicted of seditious conspiracy." -
Sentenced
September 1, 2023 "Sentenced to 18 years in prison and 36 months of supervised release"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 18 years(s)
- Parole/Supervised Release: 36 month(s)
Affiliated Organizations
Press Coverage
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New Article Proud Boys Leaders Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on September 1, 2023 Read at US DOJ -
Jury Convicts Four Leaders of the Proud Boys of Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
Published on May 4, 2023 Read at US DOJ -
Four Proud Boys Convicted of Sedition in Key Jan. 6 Case
Published on May 4, 2023 Read at New York Times -
Leader of Proud Boys and Four Other Members Indicted in Federal Court For Seditious Conspiracy and Other Offenses Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
Published on June 6, 2022 Read at US DOJ -
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed pending trial in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Published on March 15, 2022 Read at Washington Post -
Document in Jan. 6 Case Shows Plan to Storm Government Buildings
Published on March 14, 2022 Read at New York Times -
Member of Proud Boys Charged with Obstructing an Official Proceeding, Other Charges Related to the Jan. 6 Riots
Published on February 3, 2021 Read at US DOJ
Insurrection-Related Media
- 1/3
Affiliated People (5)
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Joseph Biggs
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Ormond Beach, Florida
- Sentenced on August 31, 2023
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Zachary Rehl
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Port Richmond, Pennsylvania
- Sentenced on August 31, 2023
Occupation
- Leader of Proud Boys' Philly Chapter
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Charles Donohoe
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Kernersville, North Carolina
- Pleaded on April 8, 2022
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Enrique Tarrio
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Miami, Florida
- Sentenced on September 5, 2023
Occupation
- Leader, Proud Boys
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Dominic Pezzola
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Rochester, New York
- Sentenced on September 1, 2023
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