Joseph Randall Biggs is a former U.S. veteran and media figure known for his role as an organizer within the Proud Boys. He gained notoriety for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack and was subsequently convicted of felony charges related to the event.
1983: Birth of Joseph Randall Biggs
Joseph Randall Biggs was born in either 1983 or 1984.
1984: Birth of Joseph Randall Biggs
Joseph Randall Biggs was born in either 1983 or 1984.
2007: Military Service and Arrest
In 2007, while stationed at Fort Bragg, Biggs was arrested for domestic violence. He claims to have medically retired from the Army after eight years of service.
2012: Social Media Controversies
Since at least spring 2012, Biggs has repeatedly posted homophobic and misogynistic content on social media, leading to the suspension of his Twitter and Facebook accounts for posting threatening messages.
2015: InfoWars Correspondent
Biggs worked as a correspondent for InfoWars, covering events such as the Oath Keepers' actions at the 2015 Ferguson unrest, the 2015 San Bernardino attack, and promoting conspiracy theories like Pizzagate.
2016: InfoWars Correspondent
Biggs worked as a correspondent for InfoWars, covering events such as the Oath Keepers' actions at the 2015 Ferguson unrest, the 2016 occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, the 2015 San Bernardino attack, and promoting conspiracy theories like Pizzagate.
January 2017: Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN)
In January 2017, Biggs claimed to have been hired by RSBN for a program focused on the Second Amendment, but RSBN refuted his claim in April, stating they were merely in talks with him.
August 2017: Boston Free Speech Rally Speaker
Biggs was a speaker at the Boston Free Speech Rally in August 2017.
August 2019: End Domestic Terrorism Rally Organizer
Biggs organized and promoted the August 2019 End Domestic Terrorism rally in Portland, Oregon. His threats to return with the Proud Boys led Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler to publicly denounce him and declare him unwelcome in the city.
2019: Right-Wing Talk Radio Host
By 2019, Biggs hosted a right-wing talk radio show.
2019: Proud Boys Organizer
By 2019, Joseph Biggs had become an organizer for the Proud Boys, a far-right group classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
July 2020: Alleged FBI Cooperation
Biggs' lawyer claimed that in late July 2020, the FBI approached Biggs for assistance in gathering intelligence on antifa activists.
September 2020: Employment at Censored.TV
Biggs was employed by Censored.TV in September 2020, but his show was removed by late January 2021.
September 29, 2020: Presidential Debate and Police Report
Following the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden where Trump told the Proud Boys to "stand back and stand by," Biggs filed a police report alleging threats and requesting protection.
December 12, 2020: Metropolitan AME Church Incident
Proud Boys, including Biggs, trespassed on the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., vandalizing property. This resulted in a lawsuit from the church.
January 2021: Employment at Censored.TV
Biggs was employed by Censored.TV in September 2020, but his show was removed by late January 2021.
January 20, 2021: Arrest and Charges
Biggs was arrested in Florida on January 20, 2021, for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack. He was charged with entering a restricted building, obstructing an official proceeding, and disorderly conduct. He was later released on bail.
March 10, 2021: Indictment and Bail Revocation Request
On March 10, 2021, Biggs and three other Proud Boys leaders were indicted for planning and executing the Capitol attack. Prosecutors requested Biggs be returned to pre-trial detention.
March 2021: Residency and Family
As of March 2021, Joseph Randall Biggs resided in Ormond Beach, Florida, and by his 2023 trial, he was confirmed to have at least one daughter.
July 2021: Complaints About Jail Conditions
In July 2021, Biggs' lawyer complained about his client's detention conditions, alleging threats, medical issues, and difficulties in preparing a defense.
2021: Calls to Action Before January 6th
Before the January 6th Capitol attack, Biggs urged Proud Boys to attend in large numbers and blend in with the crowd. He also communicated with other members about having a plan for the event.
June 6, 2022: Superseding Indictment
A superseding grand jury indictment was issued against Biggs and other Proud Boys on June 6, 2022, by the US Attorney for the District of Columbia.
May 4, 2023: Guilty Verdict and Terrorism Sentencing Enhancement
On May 4, 2023, Joe Biggs was found guilty of seditious conspiracy, obstruction, and other charges related to the January 6th Capitol riot. The judge ruled that his destruction of a fence met the criteria for a terrorism sentencing enhancement.
June 30, 2023: Metropolitan AME Church Lawsuit Judgment
A default judgment was issued against Biggs and other Proud Boys for over one million dollars in the lawsuit filed by the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church for the December 12, 2020 incident.
2023: Residency and Family
As of March 2021, Joseph Randall Biggs resided in Ormond Beach, Florida, and by his 2023 trial, he was confirmed to have at least one daughter.
2023: Arrest and Charges
Biggs was arrested in Florida on January 20, 2021, for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack. He was charged with entering a restricted building, obstructing an official proceeding, and disorderly conduct. He was later released on bail.
2023: Conviction and Sentencing
In 2023, Biggs was found guilty on six criminal counts, including seditious conspiracy, for his role in the January 6 United States Capitol attack and was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison.
January 2024: Imprisonment at Talladega
As of January 2024, Joe Biggs was imprisoned at the Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega with prisoner number 26257-509.
2024: Potential Pardon and Political Debate
In 2024, Joe Biggs expressed hope for a pardon from Donald Trump if he were to be elected president. The potential for pardons for January 6th defendants became a point of political debate, with figures like J.D. Vance arguing that sentences were too harsh.
October 16, 2035: Projected Release Date
As of January 2024, Joe Biggs' projected release date from Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega was October 16, 2035, after serving 11 years of his 17-year sentence.