Prosecutors Decline Charges Against Tarrio After Capitol Incident

Federal prosecutors have decided not to charge former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio following a confrontation with a protester outside the U.S. Capitol on February 21. Tarrio was initially arrested for simple assault after knocking a phone out of a woman's hand during a rally involving Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. The decision to drop charges was reportedly based on insufficient evidence to counter Tarrio's self-defense claim. Tarrio expressed relief at not having to defend himself in court, citing that the woman had harassed and made contact with him first. The U.S. attorney's office did not comment on the decision, and no criminal case appeared in the court system. This incident occurred shortly after Tarrio had been pardoned by former President Trump for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot.