Topic: Hutaree
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Militia leaders plead guilty to gun charges
The Hutaree militia had earlier been cleared of conspiracy charges stemming from accusation of domestic terrorism.
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Hutaree militia acquitted of plot to foment revolution
The Hutaree militia wanted to start a war on the US government, federal officials argued. But a judge said the lack of any clear plans shows it was protected speech, not a criminal plot.
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Michigan's Hutaree militia: Band of gun enthusiasts or a threat to the US?
Members of the Hutaree militia were arrested in 2010 for allegedly planning 'war against the United States.' Their trial on 'seditious conspiracy' and other charges opened this week.
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Two years after US breaks up Michigan militia, trial begins
Members of the Hutaree militia are charged with conspiring to commit sedition, or rebellion, as well as weapon crimes.
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Opinion: A good example of Obama's warning about the media focusing on 'sexier' stories
The media do damage by playing up every hint of conflict to produce “sexier” stories. Recent coverage of a Southern Poverty Law Center report on 'hate groups' proves the point.
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Fourth Hutaree militia member to be released from jail on Wednesday
Following the Tuesday release of three Michigan militia members from jail, federal prosecutors are allowing a fourth Hutaree militia member to be released, pending his conspiracy trial.
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Court halts release of jailed Hutaree militia members
A federal appeals court Thursday issued an emergency stay blocking the release of nine jailed Michigan Hutaree militia members accused of conspiring to overthrow the government.
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Amid harsh criticisms, 'tea party' slips into the mainstream
The release of the top three 'tea party' issues this week gives a glimpse of a small-government movement growing, maturing, and looking increasingly more like middle America.
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Guardians of the free Republics: Could threats spark violence?
More than 30 US governors have received subtly threatening letters from a group called Guardians of the free Republics. Investigators fear the broad call for removing top state officials could inspire others to act out violently.
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Hutaree: Why is the Midwest a hotbed of militia activity?
Michigan is second only to Texas in the number of 'patriot' groups, including militias like the Hutaree. It has a long tradition of spawning antigovernment groups.
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Who is David Brian Stone, leader of the Hutaree militia?
A picture of Hutaree militia leader David Brian Stone is slowly emerging. His interest in guns and religion gradually spiraled out of control, reports suggest, leading to his arrest on charges of conspiring to kill police officers and oppose the US government by force.
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Hutaree militia arrests point to tripling of militias since 2008
Federal authorities arrested nine members of the Hutaree militia, a fringe Christian group in Michigan, this weekend. The indictment alleges that the group was planning to kill law-enforcement officers as part of a plan to 'levy war' on the United States.
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