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Proud Boys sue US government for $100m over Jan 6 prosecutions

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Five leaders of far-right group the Proud Boys sue US government for $ 100 m over Jan 6 prosecutions.

The five were convicted of plotting and taking part in the riot to overturn President Donald Trump 's loss in 2020 election.

They argue their constitutional rights were trampled on to punish and oppress political allies of Trump .

Trump pardoned or commuted their sentences earlier this year .

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semi-formal

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English

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