Dominic Pezzola
Dominic Pezzola is a member of the Proud Boys who gained notoriety for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, during which he used a stolen police riot shield to break a window. He was also in the news for being denied entry to CPAC alongside other pardoned rioters, reflecting the mixed reception faced by those involved in the Capitol attack within certain conservative circles.
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Pezzola was convicted of assaulting police, robbery and destroying government property during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Trump-appointed judge dismisses Jan. 6 prosecution of four Proud Boys
United States· 2026-07-11
Pezzola was found not guilty of seditious conspiracy but convicted on other charges related to January 6.
Judge grants Trump admin’s request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud BoysUnited States· 2026-07-11Dominic Pezzola was found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct Congress and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Proud Boys sue government for $100 million over Jan. 6 prosecutionsUnited States· 2025-06-07Dominic Pezzola was the first rioter to break open a window at the Capitol during the January 6 attack.
Proud Boys members suing Justice Department for January 6 prosecutionsUnited States· 2025-06-07
Pezzola was convicted in connection with the Capitol riot.
Proud Boys sue US government for $100m over Jan 6 prosecutions
United Kingdom· 2025-06-07
Dominic Pezzola was acquitted of seditious conspiracy but received a 10-year sentence for other convictions and is involved in the lawsuit against the federal government.
Enrique Tarrio and other freed January 6 convicts sue over prosecutions | US Capitol attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-06
Dominic Pezzola was one of the co-defendants present at the news conference with Enrique Tarrio.
Enrique Tarrio Arrested on Charges of Assault Outside CapitolUnited States· 2025-02-21Dominic Pezzola, who had used a stolen police riot shield to smash a window at the Capitol, was also told that he could not take part.
At CPAC, a Mixed Reception for Pardoned Jan. 6 RiotersUnited States· 2025-02-21