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Gavin McInnes
Proud Boys Founder
Founded far-right extremist group involved in January 6 attack
Overview
Gavin McInnes is a media personality who founded the Proud Boys in 2016. The group became known for political violence and played a central role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Multiple Proud Boys leaders have been convicted of seditious conspiracy. McInnes left the group in 2018 but built its violent culture.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
PROUD BOYS FOUNDER: Created violent far-right organization
POLITICAL VIOLENCE: Group members repeatedly engaged in violence
JANUARY 6: Group he founded central to Capitol attack
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Enrique Tarrio
Proud Boys leader
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- July 17, 1970
- Birthplace
- Hitchin, England
Education
- •Carleton University
Key Timeline
July 17, 1970
Born in Hitchin, England
2016
Founds Proud Boys
November 2018
Announces departure from Proud Boys
January 6, 2021
Proud Boys lead Capitol attack