Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-12-27 13:25:35 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 89CFB17A92EBA4D6D7C0FF67E7C49B80F7A76ACAE94BF8F9DFDF8CDACE35D9AD
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Original Note:
Misleading: Biggs was convicted of seditious conspiracy, which although technically a non-violent offense, stemmed from his planning of an attack on the US Capitol with paramilitary gear. He coordinated and encouraged violence. Sources: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/08/31/politics/proud-boys-biggs-sentencing/index.html https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/proud-boy-leaders-joe-biggs-zachary-rehl-sentenced/story?id=102832655
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