The historic Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in D.C., which now controls the “Proud Boys” trademark, has sued a New York chapter of the white nationalist group for using its name and familiar black and yellow wreath logo in online recruiting and merchandise sales.

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Metropolitan AME has filed a lawsuit in federal court in the Southern District of New York, against the Hudson Valley Proud Boys Chapter, its president William Pepe, and 100 “John Does,” claiming trademark infringement.

The Aug. 4 filing is the latest in a five-year

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