Washington, D.C.— Scathing Verdict in D.C.: Ex-Cop Leaked to Proud Boys but Not Convicted of Actual Jan. 6 Offense — LIVE UPDATES

Washington, D.C.— A federal judge has ruled that retired Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police lieutenant Shane Lamond was not convicted for a January 6-related offense, despite his conviction for obstructing justice and lying to investigators after leaking confidential information to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. While Lamond was sentenced to 18 months in prison on June 6, 2025, the court found he did not face charges specifically tied to his role in the Capitol attack. Lamond had warned Tarrio of an impending arrest warrant for burning a Black Lives Matter banner in December 2020 and later denied the communication under oath. The judge rejected his claims of innocence, describing his attitude as defiant and highlighting the erosion of public trust by a law enforcement insider acting as a de facto “double agent.”

Key Facts

• BREAKING: Lamond not convicted of any Jan. 6 Capitol crime.

• IMPACT: One ex-lieutenant jailed; erosion of public trust in police institution.

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “Should have known better… repeated dishonored the badge.” — Judge Jackson

• ACTION: Calls rise for ethical oversight reforms in police intelligence.

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   Washington, D.C.—Lamond oversaw intelligence at WMATA and Capitol zones.

2. Community Connection:

   “As a citizen, I feel betrayed by our own.” – D.C. resident near downtown precinct

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  Though not charged in Jan. 6 crimes, Lamond’s actions exposed how law enforcement personnel may leak sensitive information to extremist organizations—even pre-attack—raising broader questions of oversight, internal integrity, and internal checks on police intelligence. Public concern is growing over whether internal affairs bodies can effectively police their own.

Lamond retired in May 2023 after being placed on administrative leave for suspected misconduct. In December 2024, Federal District Judge Amy Berman Jackson found him guilty after a non-jury bench trial on obstruction of justice and three counts of making false statements. The charges stemmed from his admission to encrypting messages via Telegram to enraged Proud Boys leader Tarrio—including alerts that a warrant was being issued for Tarrio’s arrest after the group burned a Black Lives Matter banner in late 2020.

Despite his conviction, Lamond was not charged with any crime directly tied to the January 6 riot itself. While prosecutors suggested his warnings allowed Tarrio to reposition Proud Boys leadership prior to the Capitol breach, no evidence showed Lamond participated in planning or executing the Capitol riot. He consistently denied being a Proud Boys sympathizer, claiming he was gathering intelligence—not aiding the group.

At sentencing, Judge Jackson chastised Lamond:

“How dare they bring these charges… Lamond should have known better than this.”

Prosecutors had sought a four‑year sentence, but Jackson gave 18 months, citing Lamond’s lack of contrition. He remains free pending medical recovery and may be out before August. His attorneys suggest an appeal and potential pardons remain possible.

Update Log

• December 2024: Lamond convicted of obstruction and false statements.

• June 6, 2025: Sentenced to 18 months prison; judge affirms no Jan. 6 conviction.

• Pending: Appeals, pardon discussions, community oversight hearings underway.