Militia Members Face Additional Charges

Cox, Barney, and Vernon could face life in prison

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By Megan Edge

Story Created: Jan 23, 2012 at 5:25 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jan 24, 2012 at 2:46 PM AKDT

Three Fairbanks residents are being charged, as of January 23, with an additional charge – conspiracy to kill federal officers.

Francis Schaeffer Cox, 27, Coleman L. Barney, 36, and Lonnie G. Vernon, 57, now face the possibility of life in prison.

Previously the Fairbanks residents had been charged with participating in a conspiracy to receive and possess unregistered prohibited weapons – including hand grenades, firearms and silencers. The indictment also includes criminal forfeiture accusations relating to multiple seized firearms, silencers and destructive devices.

Cox has been charged with soliciting Barney and Vernon to murder federal officers. He was also indicted of possessing unregistered illegal weapons, including a machine gun and silencer, and for unlawfully making a silencer.

Cox and Barney have both been previously charged with possessing illegal hand grenades and other destructive devises, as well as, carrying a firearm during a crime of violence.

The defendents are currently in custody and waiting for their February 6 trial.

Sentencing will be based upon the seriousness of the crimes committed and prior criminal history.

 

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Anonymous said on Tuesday, May 15 at 9:33 AM

Now we need to bring to justice Palins Militia!!! Todd and Sarah hired folks to stalk and terrorize!!! Just got the official report stamped DC approved, now it's pay back time Palin and all your crews!!! See what happens when you break the law Palins???

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