Trump-Appointed Judge Grants Dismissal of Proud Boys Case

Federal Judge Timothy J. Kelly presided over the Proud Boys case in Washington. The case targeted the Proud Boys organization. The Trump administration moved to end the prosecution. Kelly said he had little choice but to accept that move. He reluctantly granted the dismissal of the case. The decision follows the administration’s directive to close the matter. The dismissal concludes the federal action against the group for now. Observers will watch how the decision influences similar cases.