In Washington, Marc Bru, a member of the Proud Boys group and participant in the Capitol riot, was handed a six-year prison term.
A Chaotic Courtroom Scene
During his sentencing, Bru loudly criticized Chief Judge James Boasberg, labeling him a “clown” and a “fraud” and accusing the court of being a “kangaroo court.”
Ready to Repeat
Despite warnings from the judge about courtroom decorum, Bru declared he would willingly repeat his actions, even if sentenced to 100 years, showcasing what the judge called a clear lack of remorse.
‘No Remorse’
Bru, who was handcuffed and shackled, ignored the judge’s warnings about courtroom behavior and said, “You can give me 100 years and I’d do it all over again.”
“That’s the definition of no remorse in my book,” the judge remarked.
Second Attack Plan
Prosecutors pointed out that Bru, one of the least remorseful of the rioters, had also planned a subsequent armed uprising — a “January 6 2.0” attack —in Portland, Oregon, weeks after the attack in Washington, D.C.
Repeat of Jan. 6, But Worse
Prosecutors, in a document submitted before Marc Bru’s sentencing, warned of his intention to escalate violence, referencing a more dangerous repeat of January 6. “He wanted a repeat of January 6, only he implied this time would be more violent,” prosecutors wrote.
Anti-Government Rhetoric in Court
Representing himself in court with a lawyer on standby, Bru echoed the beliefs of the sovereign citizen movement through his anti-government statements. Initially, he challenged the judge and prosecutor for their financial records, leading to a 10-minute pause for legal consultation.
Continued Disruptions
Post-break, Bru’s interruptions persisted, denouncing the court’s legitimacy and insulting the judge. “I don’t accept any of your terms and conditions,” Bru said.
“You’re a clown and not a judge.”
Promising ‘Good Show’
During a Tuesday night vigil outside the jail housing him and fellow rioters, Marc Bru made a call to his supporters. He informed those gathered in support of the detained January 6 defendants that he intended to “put on a good show” at his upcoming sentencing.
Found Guilty on 7 Charges
Chief Judge James Boasberg found Marc Bru guilty on seven charges, including two felonies, following a bench trial in October. Prosecutors, noting Bru’s increasing radicalization and anger post-conviction, recommended a seven-year and three-month sentence.
Growing Anger
“Bru appears to have envisioned and been planning for a true armed insurrection, and from his post-conviction comments, he appears only to have become further radicalized and angry since then,” they wrote.
The Chase
Bru, a Washington state resident, had fled before his trial, missing two court appearances and defiantly declaring on X (formerly Twitter) that the government would have “to come get him if it wanted him.”
“Approximately a month later, it did,” prosecutors continued.
No Defense Presented
During his trial, Bru represented himself but refused to present a defense, instead asserting his non-consent to the proceedings and displaying “nothing but contempt for the Court and the government,”
Early Participant
Marc Bru traveled from Portland, Oregon to Washington, D.C., arriving a day before President Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally. He was among the early Proud Boys to march to the Capitol and one of the first to breach a restricted area near Peace Circle.
Taking Selfies
There, Bru forcefully used a barricade against police officers and later entered the Senate gallery in the Capitol, where he took selfies making a Proud Boys hand gesture.
He remained inside for about 13 minutes.
Continued Violent Plans
Weeks after the riot, Bru discussed purchasing gas masks in bulk via texts and conveyed to a Proud Boys recruit his intention to replicate the January 6 violence in Portland to overthrow the local government.
Desire for More Violence
Prosecutors noted that Bru’s texts post-riot suggested he desired more violence and was not remorseful, but rather planning an armed insurrection. “In other words, in the aftermath of January 6, Bru was plotting an armed insurrection, not feeling remorseful,” prosecutors wrote.
Initial Arrest by the FBI
Bru was first arrested by the FBI in March 2021 in Vancouver, Washington, and later faced additional DUI charges in Idaho and Montana. In July, while secretly residing in Montana, he was re-arrested after a DUI incident.
Since his re-arrest, prosecutors note he has spread “disinformation” and is “growing more defiant and radicalized.”
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