An Occupation In Eastern Oregon

'This Land Is Our Land' Update: Closing Arguments

By Amanda Peacher (OPB) and Ryan Haas (OPB)
Oct. 19, 2016 2:31 a.m.
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Courtesy Multnomah County Sheriff Office

OPB's Amanda Peacher talks to journalist Leah Sottile about the last chance for the prosecution and defense to persuade the jury in the trial of the occupiers of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

In closing arguments, U.S. Assistant Attorney Ethan Knight told the jury the evidence clearly points to a conspiracy to impede federal workers.

And Ammon Bundy's lawyer, Marcus Mumford, said in his closing argument that this is the jury’s chance to stand up against federal government overreach.


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