"Trial to Begin in Standoff at Oregon Wildlife Refuge"

"PORTLAND, Ore. — The trial of Ammon Bundy, his brother Ryan and five of their followers, antigovernment protesters charged in the armed takeover of a national wildlife refuge earlier this year, will begin here on Tuesday in a federal court.

The takeover, at a remote eastern Oregon reserve, began Jan. 2 and lasted nearly six weeks, starting a national debate about homegrown right-wing militias, public lands and constitutional rights.

The defendants face conspiracy, weapons and theft charges. In all, 26 people have been indicted. One protester was shot and killed by the state police during the occupation."

Kirk Johnson reports for the New York Times September 12, 2016.

SEE ALSO:

"Malheur Occupiers Trial" (Northwest Public Radio)

"Oregon Standoff: Judge To Admonish Feds, But Deny Motion To Suppress Facebook Evidence" (Portland Oregonian)

"Oregon Standoff Trial" (Portland Oregonian)