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Oregon refuge protesters to be arraigned over armed occupation
Last edited Wed Feb 24, 2016, 06:06 PM - Edit history (1)
Source: Reuters
World | Wed Feb 24, 2016 2:03pm EST
Oregon refuge protesters to be arraigned over armed occupation
The leaders of a six-week armed occupation at a U.S. wildlife refuge in rural Oregon are to be arraigned on Wednesday on charges of conspiring to impede federal officers policing the compound during a fight over federal control of land in the West.
Ammon Bundy and other anti-government protesters arrested in connection with the takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon were set to appear in U.S. court in Portland on Wednesday, Bundy's attorneys said in a statement.
Four of the 16 protesters facing one conspiracy charge each have asked the court to wave their appearance at the arraignment, affirming their intention to plead not guilty to the charges, court documents show.
The 41-day standoff ended on Feb. 11 when the final four protesters surrendered to authorities following a dramatic exchange with mediators.
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Oregon refuge protesters to be arraigned over armed occupation
The leaders of a six-week armed occupation at a U.S. wildlife refuge in rural Oregon are to be arraigned on Wednesday on charges of conspiring to impede federal officers policing the compound during a fight over federal control of land in the West.
Ammon Bundy and other anti-government protesters arrested in connection with the takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon were set to appear in U.S. court in Portland on Wednesday, Bundy's attorneys said in a statement.
Four of the 16 protesters facing one conspiracy charge each have asked the court to wave their appearance at the arraignment, affirming their intention to plead not guilty to the charges, court documents show.
The 41-day standoff ended on Feb. 11 when the final four protesters surrendered to authorities following a dramatic exchange with mediators.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-oregon-militia-idUSKCN0VX2IW
UPDATE:
Source: Associated Press
Ammon Bundy, Others Plead Not Guilty in Oregon Refuge Case
By STEVEN DUBOIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PORTLAND, Ore. — Feb 24, 2016, 4:46 PM ET
Ammon Bundy and another 15 defendants pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal conspiracy charge related to 41-day occupation of an Oregon wildlife refuge. Several of the accused, however, expressed doubt that they enjoy the presumption of innocence.
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By STEVEN DUBOIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PORTLAND, Ore. — Feb 24, 2016, 4:46 PM ET
Ammon Bundy and another 15 defendants pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal conspiracy charge related to 41-day occupation of an Oregon wildlife refuge. Several of the accused, however, expressed doubt that they enjoy the presumption of innocence.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/bundys-plead-guilty-oregon-refuge-charges-37171414