from Philly Justice
Apparently, Philly Proud Boys chapter president Zach Rehl (last known residing on Almond st.) is feeling regretful (and nervous) about his participation in the Capitol rally. Subsequently, his friends in the new Lehigh Valley chapter (which includes former Philly PB’s) are attempting to “retcon” the day and claiming that Rehl attended their uneventful rally in Harrisburg at the same time.
Unfortunately for Zach, he and other Philly PB’s were spotted by several live streamers during the day, and were filmed by the Daily Show as they departed from the Washington monument (around 1:50, it’s brief but Rehl, Biggs, and Ethan “Rufio Panman” Nordean are visible leading the formation). In the video embedded below, Rehl becomes visible around the 24 second mark.
Rehl, Biggs and the organized Proud Boy contingent is also seen in this video posted by NowThisNews in which Journalist Sandi Bachom observed the PB’s as they left the Washington Monument chanting “Fuck Antifa.” Rehl is visible around the 53 second mark. He pulls up a mask when he sees that he’s being filmed. Biggs is nearby in the shot as well.
In the video above, Rehl and Biggs are visible as the Proud Boys contingent arrives at the Capitol.
Rehl himself posted a (now deleted) video from DC. Here he is announcing being in DC on his Parler:
Frankly, it’s such a transparent lie it’s surprising. It’s unknown whether Zach is trying to protect himself and his boys from prosecution, or protect the Proud Boys’ brand, or is just ashamed that, after all his “back the blue” bullshit, he participated in an attack that killed a Trump-supporting cop, pretty much the only group of people Zach ever extends basic respect or humanity.
The Proud Boys fundraised for the trip using the “Christian” fundraising site GiveSendGo, which has been being used by far right and fascist orgs to crowdfund.
The fundraiser exceeded it’s goal of $5195 with over 80 donors. Most of the donors were anonymous, but here is a list of those who were kind enough to leave their names:
Mike Ricks – $ 100
$ 100
Elaina Carlstrom
7 days ago
Hopefully the money will help someone else get to Washington DC on January 6th. Stay Safe
Erika Anderson
12 days ago
From a Georgia ? POYB ?
$ 30
Karen
12 days ago
$ 100
Susan
12 days ago
We need to show up in Great numbers on January 6th. Godspeed
$ 50
John Hutchison
12 days ago
Really wish i could be there
$ 50
Darla Cooley
12 days ago
God Bless you be safe.
$ 100
Super766
12 days ago
Great work patriots
$ 50
Robert Steere
12 days ago
Go boyd
$ 100
EllyW73
12 days ago
Be safe Be careful
Dory O’Toole
12 days ago
Thank you for your energies, efforts and Patriotism. I wish I could go to DC on the 6th. My donation is my way of ‘going’
$ 50
Lori Pierce
12 days ago
Wish I could go!! We need a major turn out for our president❤️
$ 50
Michele Corwin
12 days ago
I can’t go but I can give to help. God bless you and stay safe
$ 27
Angie Miller
12 days ago
Wish I could go!
$ 25
Mary O.
12 days ago
Thank you for standing up for our liberty. Blessings to all who can attend this important day in history.
$ 50
beltone
12 days ago
$ 100
Dave Porter
12 days ago
May God’s will be done! ?゚ヌᄌ?゚マᄏ?゚ヌᄌ
Patrick from State of Grace
12 days ago
May Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ bless you and strenghten you in this Crusade against satan followers of The Swamp.
$ 8
Tina Enriquez
11 days ago
If you guys need anything donated like gear and etc, I can help. Email m*******@protonmail.com See you on the 6th!
$ 100
LA for Trump
12 days ago
Thanks for being crushers and defending the innocent! MAGA
$ 25
Nancy Mahgitti
12 days ago
Thank you for standing proudly and fiercely for America
$ 1000
Sharon C
11 days ago
Thank you! I can’t be there so $$ to help others!
$ 75
Tami S
11 days ago
Thank you!!
$ 20
Renee For Trump
10 days ago
Fight on Brave Patriots
$ 30
James T McElwee
9 days ago
I have no means of travel due to medical issues , however , I can support those that support Trump / America . I’m a Proud Veteran .
$ 50
PabloRey
9 days ago
Safe travels, Patriots.
We do not have an accurate estimate of the Philly Proud boys contingent that went down to DC, but you do not raise over $5,000 to move 4 guys and house them for one night in DC. Proud Boys from all over the country converged at the Capitol. While many attempted to hide their affiliations, already several have been identified and implicated in the attack on the Capitol.
The Philly Proud Boys have been doing increasing provocations within the city, including hoax rallies, threatening local Anti-Racists, unannounced marches under police protection, and their participation in the racist mobs in Marconi Plaza and Fishtown following the rebellions in response to the murders of George Floyd and Brionna Taylor, as well as countless other Black lives by police. It is up to the good people of this city to stamp out this threat.
If you have any footage or photos of any of the Philly proud boys seen above from January 6th, or any other tips, please contact one/all of these reputable Anti-Racist projects.
Philly Justice