Stephen Colbert has a note for the leader of the Proud Boys, the street gang indicted for their role in the Jan 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, who name-dropped him in court.
During his monologue on a weekday, The Late Show host said Joseph Biggs referenced negative press and media coverage, such as coverage by Colbert in his apology for moving his trial away from Washington, D.C.
Biggs is facing more than 20 years in prison for seditious conspiracy concerning the Jan. 6 attack. Colbert, who jokingly became emotional, implied he was overwhelmed that a violent fascist made him feel seen despite his jokes.
And if you don't love it, you can come and get me. My name is Joe Scarborough, and I like coffee. Welcome to the monkey house.
Federal prosecutors for this month charged Biggs and other Proud Boys leaders with conspiracy after previously charging them with conspiracy to obstruct a proceeding and several other counts.
Prosecutors must prove that Biggs conspired to oppose the lawful transfer of presidential power by force. After referencing a Newsweek story on his show's name-drop in court, Colbert had a message for Biggs that he also wanted a potential jury pool to hear.
You are going to jail, you neo-numb nut, and if you don't like it, you can come and get me. My name is Joe Scarborough, and I love coffee. Welcome to the monkey house, brother, he said.
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