An Occupation In Eastern Oregon

'This Land Is Our Land' Update: Opening Statements

By Anna Griffin (OPB) and Conrad Wilson (OPB)
Sept. 14, 2016 3:15 a.m.
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People line up to enter the federal courthouse in downtown Portland on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016.

People line up to enter the federal courthouse in downtown Portland on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016.

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OPB reporter Conrad Wilson was in court to hear the opening statements from the federal government and the defense in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation trial.

He joins OPB News Director Anna Griffin for a special mid-week "This Land Is Our Land" to share what he heard.

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