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  • Convicted

Joseph BiggsLast Updated: September 6, 2023

Pseudonyms

Ruffio Panman

Location

Ormond Beach, Florida

Insurrection Related Information

  • Present at Capitol on 1/6

Litigation Details

  • Arrested in Ormond Beach, Florida
  • Sentenced on Aug 31, 2023

Executive Summary

Handpicked to lead the breach of the Capitol by Enrique Tarrio, longtime leader of the Proud Boys.

Litigation Details

Case File:

1:21-cr-175

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

  • Arrested

    Ormond Beach, Florida | January 20, 2021
  • Arraigned

    March 23, 2021 "Arraigned 3/23 where he pleaded not guilty to counts 1-6. Defendant remains committed"
  • Initial Appearance

    January 20, 2021 "Initial appearance 1/20/21 in the Middle District of Florida."
  • Charged

    March 10, 2021 "Indicted 3/10."
  • Status Conference

    September 21, 2021 "Status conference set for 9/21 at 11 am."
  • Charged

    March 7, 2022 "Superseding Indictment, 3/7/22."
  • Charged

    June 6, 2022 "Superseding Indictment, 6/6/22."
  • Sentenced

    August 31, 2023 "Sentenced to 17 years in prison and 36 months of supervised release"

Sentencing Details

  • Prison: 204 month(s)
  • Parole/Supervised Release: 36 month(s)

Affiliated Organizations

    • Extremist / Right-Wing Group

    Proud Boys

    37 individual(s)

Press Coverage

  • Two Leaders of the Proud Boys Sentenced to Prison on Seditious Conspiracy and Other Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach

    Published on August 31, 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

Affiliated People (5)

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    • Convicted

    Ethan Nordean

    Litigation Status
    • Arrested in Western District, Washington
    • Sentenced on September 1, 2023
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    • Convicted

    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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    • Convicted

    Charles Donohoe

    Litigation Status
    • Arrested in Kernersville, North Carolina
    • Sentenced on January 1, 2024
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    • Convicted

    • Subpoenaed

    Enrique Tarrio

    Litigation Status
    • Arrested in Miami, Florida
    • Sentenced on September 5, 2023
    Occupation
    • Leader, Proud Boys
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    • Convicted

    Dominic Pezzola

    Litigation Status
    • Arrested in Rochester, New York
    • Sentenced on September 1, 2023

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