Washington police officer charged over allegedly aiding Proud Boys leader
Reuters
23-05-19 18:58
A police department intelligence unit leader in Washington, DC has been arrested and charged with leaking information to far-right extremist group the Proud Boys. Lieutenant Shane Lamond, who is accused of alerting the group to an arrest warrant and leaking confidential information about an investigation into a stolen "Black Lives Matter" banner, reportedly had regular contact with Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. Prosecutors presented communications and text exchanges between the two as evidence of their relationship. Lamond faces a maximum of 30 years' imprisonment if convicted of obstruction of justice and making false statements.