William Pepe was arrested by the FBI on March 17, 2021, for participation in the violence that occurred on Jan 6, 2021, at the US Capitol.
Prosecutors allege Pepe, who was arrested six days after the riot, was among the members of the far-right Proud Boys who coordinated travel and lodging, using earpieces and radios to communicate, dismantling barriers, and breaking windows. Following his arrest, Pepe was fired from his job at Metro-North in Brewster. He was indicted on four counts, including conspiracy; assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers; and aiding and abetting. (source)
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News Articles
- MTA worker who attended Capitol riot ID’d as Proud Boy, faces conspiracy charge: DOJ
- Metro-North worker arrested after storming U.S. Capitol
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With the Proud Boys on Jan 6, 2021 in Washington DC.
Pepe moving barricades on the West Plaza
Pepe on the West Plaza of the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021
Inside the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021
On Dec 12, 2020, William Pepe wearing Proud Boy colors marched with the group at the “Stop the Steal” Pro-Trump MAGA March – in Washington DC
Later in the evening, Pepe is seen with the individuals who set fire to the #BlackLivesMatter banner stolen from the Asbury United Methodist Church
