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State Drops All Charges in Fairbanks '241' Militia CaseThe decision is based on a recent court ruling that keeps prosecutors from using secret FBI recordings made without a search warrant.Related Content
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FAIRBANKS - The state of Alaska is dismissing all charges against five Fairbanks-area defendants in the “241” murder conspiracy case. Federal charges against four of the defendants remain in place. The decision is based on a recent court ruling that keeps prosecutors from using secret FBI recordings made without a search warrant. The charges against militia leader Schaeffer Cox and the others cannot be refiled in state court, Assistant District Attorney Dwayne McConnell said. The dismissed charges include many of the most serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder. State prosecutors had alleged all five defendants were participating in a plan to kill Alaska State Troopers and state court officials. All of the five defendants except Michael O. Anderson remain jailed without bail on separate federal charges. Defendants Karen and Lonnie Vernon are accused of preparing a separate plan to kill a federal judge and IRS staff. Cox and Coleman Barney are accused of possessing illegal weapons including a silencer, a fully automatic rifle and canisters with tear gas and rubber bullets. Contact staff writer Sam Friedman at 459-7545. This story will be updated as more information is obtained. |
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moose said on Monday, May 21 at 4:09 PM
well we are going to end the fed very soon so all u who have federal jobs better start applying some place else
91483866doug said on Friday, Nov 4 at 12:19 PM
So Alaska drops charges and let's the Feds prosecute. There is no justice or Constitution left in America. America is a Police State. The message from the government is OBEY, or else.
76442377freedom fighter said on Monday, Oct 31 at 8:14 PM
live free or die!!! go francis (Schaeffer) go!!!!
76140246its me said on Sunday, Oct 30 at 10:14 PM
Its morons like him that give a bad name to militia's everywhere, most of us actually work with local law enforcement, and help our communities
76093846Constitution Yes said on Sunday, Oct 30 at 3:19 PM
A man is innocent until proven guilty. We have a rule of law by the constitution. However, the FBI and ATF consistently forget about the constitution. Remember Ruby Ridge and Waco? I don't know if Cox and his group are guilty or not. Warrants are required for a reason.
76084557put a sock in it said on Saturday, Oct 29 at 10:18 PM
Really? Well then I guess all the folks who screwed me over I can organize and attempt to kill them...troy you are an oxymoron...this " group " is sick and needs a dirt nap...
76063186troy said on Friday, Oct 28 at 2:37 PM
smart move but the feds wont becuase they will break all the rules and fabricate all the evidence they need to get rid anyone who is against goverment control.
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