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Ammon Bundy: Campaigning counts as court-ordered community service
Far-right activist Ammon Bundy says time he has spent campaigning to be Idaho's next governor should count toward his order to perform community service after being convicted of obstructing police during his arrest for trespassing at the state Capitol

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What Led To The Acquittal Of Ammon Bundy And 6 Others? 2 Jurors Explain
Last fall, seven of the occupiers of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge were found not guilty of all of the major charges in the case.

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3 Malheur Occupiers Plead Guilty
Three defendants pleaded guilty in Portland for their roles in last year’s occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
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Attorneys Say Racial Bias Played A Role In Malheur Verdict
Legal experts say implicit bias from the jury likely played a role in the acquittal of Ammon Bundy and six other people charged for taking over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

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3 Takeaways From The Oregon Refuge Occupiers' Acquittal
The acquittal of seven occupiers of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge left supporters outside the federal courthouse in Portland elated. But many people are asking: What's next?

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Judge Deals Government Blow Over Facebook Evidence In Refuge Trial
The U.S. attorney wasn’t able to explain to the court how raw, unfiltered information from 11 Facebook accounts ended up as part of the evidence presented in the discovery process.

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4 Things To Know About The LaVoy Finicum Shooting
On Tuesday, law enforcement tasked with investigating the Jan. 26 fatal shooting of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupant LaVoy Finicum during a traffic stop outlined their findings to the public.

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Malheur Refuge Manager: 'It's 1 Big Mess'
For the 16 federal employees who work at the refuge, this season will be very different from years past.
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41 Days: An OPB Documentary On The Oregon Occupation
OPB looks back at the nearly six-week Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation in an hour-long Think Out Loud special. Listen live at noon PST on Wednesday, Feb. 17.