Raw Story: 'No guarantees': Proud Boys leader's mom shifts blame for injuries to police on Jan. 6

[Dennis Donovan]

Raw Story - 'No guarantees': Proud Boys leader's mom shifts blame for injuries to police on Jan. 6

David McAfee
December 22, 2024 6:36PM ET

The mother of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio is pleading for mercy for her son, and shifting blame toward the police who were injured during the riots on Jan. 6 of 2021.

Tarrio is among up to nine members of the group who reportedly served as informants to the FBI. Tarrio was ultimately sentenced to 22 years in prison.

Tarrio's mother, Zuny Tarrio, said on NBC News that her son deserves a presidential pardon.

"We've suffered long enough," she said. When asked about those who believe Jan. 6 rioters should be in prison, she said a lot of what happened shouldn't have happened.

About police who died in connection with the riot, she said, "There's no guarantees what happens when you do a job like that."

/snip

[Haggard Celine]

1. Oh, it was the police's fault!

And all this time I thought Trump supporters were to blame.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Oh he's hiding behind

His mommy now?

[BoRaGard]

6. Pete Hegseth (R) hid behind his mom

It's a republicon thing.

[JustAnotherGen]

7. Not the 'alpha' males

They claim to be.

Also - real 'alpha' men never highlight what they are. Too busy not starting fights.

[okaawhatever]

3. She makes me vomit. She's repulsive, no? nt

[Initech]

4. I'm supposed to care about this POS who tried to destroy our country? Let me express my sympathy...

[Iggo]

5. There's no guarantees what happens when you violently attack the police, Tarrio's Mom.

[Emile]

8. My son has the Magic R and is above the law.