Eleven men charged in Malheur occupation hold criminal histories involving domestic violence,illegal firearm possession and terrorist threatsThe arrested militiamen of the Oregon refuge occupation hold had extensive previous run-ins with the law – and a history of anti-government protests that federal officials are now using against them in court.
In recent filings in federal court in Portland, prosecutors hold detailed the criminal histories of the 11 people facing felony charges for their involvement in the armed occupation of the Malheur national wildlife refuge, or which began 2 January and continues to drag on this week with no close in sight.
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Source: theguardian.com