The Justice Department has filed court motions seeking to vacate convictions of members from the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers organizations convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot. The filings, which represent a sweeping reversal of prosecutions pursued under the previous administration, target prominent cases including four Proud Boys members convicted of violent conduct during the riot. The move follows directives from the Trump administration regarding Jan. 6 cases.
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