Proud Boys chief Tarrio loses newest bid for launch from jail

May 28 (Reuters) - A judge has denied the most recent request by Enrique Tarrio, the former prime leader of the right-wing group the Proud Boys, for launch from jail while he awaits trial on felony charges relating to final yr's assault on the U.S. Capitol.

In an order issued late on Friday night, U.S. District Decide Timothy Kelly said the proof in opposition to Tarrio is "very strong" and that measures like a bond and home confinement "do not adequately mitigate the threat of dangerousness Tarrio poses."

Kelly said that Tarrio "has the talent set, sources, and networks to plan similar challenges to the lawful functioning of the USA government in the future."

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A judge in Florida previously denied a request by Tarrio for pretrial release, which is widespread in the U.S. authorized system due to the presumption of innocence given to individuals accused of crimes. Tarrio asked Kelly to assessment the Florida judge's order.

Tarrio is among the most high-profile of more than 775 individuals criminally charged for his or her roles in the assault on the Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump in an effort to keep Congress from certifying Joe Biden's election victory.

Police arrested Tarrio on Jan. 4, 2021, for burning a Black Lives Matter banner at a historic African-American church in December 2020, a cost for which he later served four months in jail.

Prosecutors stated Tarrio maintained an lively management function behind the scenes on Jan. 6, forcefully telling his followers on social media to not depart the Capitol, and later, in the encrypted chat, telling them: "We did this."

Tarrio's attorney Nayib Hassan told reporters in March Tarrio left Washington, D.C. on Jan. 5, 2021 - a day earlier than the attack on the Capitol.

"It is our estimation so far as what now we have reviewed right now that the proof is weak," Hassan mentioned.

1000's of people stormed the Capitol that day to attempt to maintain Congress from certifying current President Joe Biden’s victory over then-President Donald Trump, a Republican. More than 800 face prison expenses.

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Reporting by Jan Wolfe, Modifying by Louise Heavens

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