Judge acquits Hutaree militia members of conspiracy chargesBy Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free PressMar. 28, 2012 |
![]() DETROIT – A federal judge Tuesday acquitted seven Hutaree members of all conspiracy charges, concluding the government didn't have enough evidence that the group plotted a violent revolt that included killing a police officer and bombing a funeral. U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts dismissed all charges against five of the defendants. Illegal weapons charges remain against two defendants: the supposed ringleader, David Stone Sr., and his son Joshua Stone. [...]"There was no case. There was no conspiracy," Rataj said, further claiming the case was the result of overzealous federal agents. Read More |