Proud Boys gave directions to obey police lines and avoid other protesters

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Leaders of the right-wing Proud Boys group held a meeting one week before the Jan. 6 riot, giving members instructions on how to conduct themselves during their march to the Capitol that would put them on the defensive and avoid others in the crowd.

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