Leader of Seattle Proud Boys is ordered to be released on charges relating to Capitol riot - but remains in custody while prosecutors appeal judge s ruling
Magistrate Judge Brian Tsuchida in Seattle initially said on Monday that Ethan Nordean, 30, should be released pending trial
Judge Tsuchida then halted his own decision to allow prosecutors time to appeal
Prosecutors filed an appeal to U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C. within hours
Judge Howell further blocked his release pending a review and directed U.S. marshals to transport him to D.C.
He was arrested by the FBI and charged with various crimes last week
The self-described “sergeant-at-arms” of the Seattle chapter of the far-right group Proud Boys will remain in custody for now pending charges filed in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
SEATTLE - The self-described “sergeant-at-arms” of the Seattle chapter of the far-right group Proud Boys will remain in custody for now pending charges .