Proud Boys leader admits plan to storm Capitol and will testify against others

Charles Donohoe pleaded guilty to conspiracy and acknowledged the intention to stop the electoral college vote.

A North Carolina man who was one of the leaders of the far-right Proud Boys as they assaulted the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, pleaded guilty Friday to two felony counts with a minimum sentence of nearly six years in prison and agreed to cooperate against other defendants in hopes of getting a lighter sentence.

Court records filed Friday show he has provided numerous insights into the group’s plans and intention to disrupt the electoral vote confirmation.

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