Bundy brothers, other Oregon occupiers found not guilty on federal charges

[donnay]

Bundy brothers, other Oregon occupiers found not guilty on federal charges

The leaders of an Oregon occupation on trial for the weeks-long takeover of a federal wildlife refuge have been acquitted on all major charges.

A group of rifle-toting protesters led by conservative ranchers Ammon and Ryan Bundy stayed at the Malheur National Wildlife refuge near Burns for 41 days before the final demonstrators surrendered to police in mid-February.

The Bundy brothers, along with five other defendants, were charged with federal counts including conspiring to impede wildlife refuge employees and possession of guns at a federal facility.

They were found not guilty, though Ryan Bundy faces an additional theft of government property charge where a verdict has not been returned, according to the Oregonian.

Read More: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.2848047

[Danke]

I just looked out my window.

[Superfluous Man]

I haven't followed this. Anyone know what the below quote is talking about?

Ammon Bundy's lawyer Marcus Mumford was tackled to the ground as he argued in court that the rancher should be let go immediately, with some witnesses saying that marshals used a Taser on the attorney.

[phill4paul]

Good. Glad the other jurors had the brass to call for the ejection of the juror that worked for the BLM also. Bless these people.

[phill4paul]

I haven't followed this. Anyone know what the below quote is talking about?

I'd imagine that as soon as the acquittal came in the lawyer asked for Bundy's immediate freedom.

[RJB]

Did I read that right? Am I hallucinating?

I guess miracles do happen.

[donnay]

Did I read that right? Am I hallucinating?

I guess miracles do happen.

Indeed they do. Never stop believing.

[Danke]

Indeed they do. Never stop believing.

Is it that belief that has keep you with AF all these years?

[donnay]

Jury acquits leaders of Oregon standoff of federal charges


Steve Atkins, left, with Ammon Bundy, center, after a news conference at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Ore. (Rick Bowmer / Associated Press)

Associated Press

The leaders of an armed group who seized a national wildlife refuge in rural Oregon were acquitted Thursday in the 41-day standoff that brought new attention to a long-running dispute over control of federal lands in the West.

A jury found brothers Ammon and Ryan Bundy not guilty of carrying a firearm in a federal facility and conspiring to impede federal workers from their jobs at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, 300 miles southeast of Portland, where the trial took place. Five co-defendants also were tried on one or both of the charges.

Despite the acquittal, the Bundys are expected to stand trial in Nevada early next year on charges stemming from another high-profile standoff with federal agents. Authorities rounding up cattle at their father Cliven Bundy's ranch in 2014 because of unpaid grazing fees released the animals as they faced armed protesters.

Read More: http://www.latimes.com/nation/nation...027-story.html

[RonZeplin]

A Second Amendment victory as well.

Possession of guns at a Federal Facility has been deemed to be not a crime... not guilty.

[Mach]

Hopefully it had something to do with the crew the FBI had influencing and steering things around behind the scenes.


http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-sta...es_fed_fb.html

"We're being prosecuted based on the collective actions of others,'' Mumford argued.

Defense lawyers, he said, don't know what these confidential sources "did or how they contributed'' to the alleged conspiracy during the 41-day armed takeover of the federal bird sanctuary in eastern Oregon.

Two of the 15 have been identified through trial as Mark McConnell, who was driving the Jeep when Ammon Bundy was arrested on Jan. 26, and Terri Linnell, who was called as a witness by the defense.

[Mach]

Just found it, but she supposedly is lying...

[The Northbreather]

Wow. I think I've been subconsciously staying away from any news about this because I'm so tired of being disappointed.

Amazing. I needed that.

[pcosmar]

Good News

http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-sta...cts_annou.html

Ammon Bundy's lawyer J. Morgan Philpot, said afterwards on the courthouse steps that Mumford had been arrested and marshals had used a stun gun, or Taser, on his back. Another member of Ammon Bundy's legal team Rick Koerber, echoed Philpot, saying he heard Mumford questioning in court why they were using a Taser against him.

Philpot decried the marshals' treatment of Mumford in the courtroom. "What happened at the end is symbolic of the improper use of force by the federal government,'' he said.

By 6:30 p.m., Mumford was released from custody. He confirmed that he was struck with a stun gun once while he was on the floor of the courtroom.

"I grew up on a dairy farm, so am I used to some rough treatment, sure?'' he said. But he said the actions of the U.S. marshals were uncalled for.

"All I was asking for was papers. Just show me you have the authority to take Mr. Bundy into custody.''

As to the verdict, "Very pleased, very gratified. This jury was dedicated. They listened to our case.''

[PursuePeace]

A tiny ray of light.
That's great news.

[presence]

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[Origanalist]

I am stunned.

[CPUd]

The charges were bull$#@!, "conspiracy to impede federal official"

[ChristianAnarchist]

That's damn good news!!! Maybe enough people are getting educated on the proper function of the "jury" and we can see even more victories in the future...

[Anti Federalist]

Holy $#@!...

[Origanalist]

Reading the government lickspittles hysterical wailing in the comments and elsewhere is just too good. What fun!

“The sad result of this verdict is that it will now be necessary to increase the presence and patrols of law enforcement throughout our public lands in order to assure the safety of rangers, scientists and land managers who are required to travel to remote corners of the West in order to do their jobs,” Molvar said.

Kieran Suckling, executive director of the Center for Biological Diversity, which helped rally birders and others in support of the refuge and its employees during the occupation, was in disbelief.

“I just didn’t think it was possible that 12 jurors could look at pictures of armed men taking over a federal facility and say that’s not illegal,” Suckling said in an interview. “This jury has just declared open season on federal facilities. People are going to get killed because of this verdict, because this jury has just given militias the green light to go after federal facilities with rifles.”

Suckling said threats and assaults against public-land employees had been on the rise.

“It’s already an incredibly difficult, dangerous job,” he said. “l feel frightened and worried for every public-land manager in America.”

[Valli6]

Very happy to hear this.

[Anti Federalist]

Cross post, I know, but good news is rare and needs exposure.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...ederal-charges

[Spikender]

^ No kidding. Pcosmar linked to a long article on the entire trial and case, and the comments there were filled with people pissing themselves in fear of "armed militia takeovers" and "white privilege".

[Spikender]

I haven't been feeling good lately. Just very depressed and lost at times.

This is just what the doctor ordered though. God bless them and the men and women that helped make this possible.

[William Tell]

I am stunned.

Yeah. Can't find anything cynical to say that is relevant to this thread. How's that for a news story. Should have ignored it.



WAY TO GO JURORS!!!

[Origanalist]

[Occam's Banana]

Reading the government lickspittles hysterical wailing in the comments and elsewhere is just too good. What fun!

Exploding heads in 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... BOOM!!!

[...] “l feel frightened and worried for every public-land manager in America.”

Good! That's exactly the way it ought to be ...

[FSP-Rebel]

A win for liberty for once! Trump next. And you deserve it, AF.

[FSP-Rebel]

I am so glad to hear this news. Sleep tight my folks.