Federal Prosecutors fail in terrorism trial

[JollyRoger]

This makes the case for detaining without a trial:

[Two terrorist defendants] pleaded guilty Thursday to possessing a machine gun, giving prosecutors their only gain in a . . . terror trial that was upended when the judge dismissed charges of plotting war against the government.

[The leader of the terrorist group] and six . . . members [of the terrorist cell] were cleared Tuesday of conspiracy charges

He talked about killing police, building bombs and engaging an international coalition of freedom-hating law enforcers dubbed the "brotherhood."

"The government's case is built largely of circumstantial evidence," the judge said Tuesday. "While this evidence could certainly lead a rational fact-finder to conclude that 'something fishy' was going on, it does not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that defendants reached a concrete agreement to forcibly oppose the United States government."

"The court's order dismissing the more serious charges in this case was disappointing, but it does not shake our commitment to dismantling groups who would harm our citizens and law enforcement officers, and these efforts will continue," McQuade said in a statement.

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[Core Imposter]

But these people just want to get their country back, right?

 

[Core Imposter]

I strongly support the formation of free militas for the purpose of defending the people from the inevitable consequences of socialism's failure.

 

[Ajidica]

Funny, the Mujahadeen thought the same thing.

 

[mayor]

let this me get this clear... you are arguing that it should be allowed to detain citizens without trial because the feds screwed up?

 

[Masada]

I strongly support the formation of free militas for the purpose of defending the people from the inevitable consequences of socialism's failure.

I congratulate you comrade for your evident commitment to role of People's Courts in insuring the destruction of capitalism.

 

[FriendlyFire]

A juror, Rickey Randall, 58, said the judge made the right call.

"I heard talk, talk, talk, but no action," Randall said. "I was shocked by their effort to bring the defendants to trial. ...
Do you think a group that small can go up against the mighty U.S. government?"

Remember 9-11 .... or maybe not

Jurors heard hours of secretly recorded conversations between David Stone and an FBI informant and agent. He talked about killing police, building bombs and engaging an international coalition of freedom-hating law enforcers dubbed the "brotherhood."

Very secret Muslim sounding, did they check hes birth certificate ?

 

[Defiant47]

This makes the case for detaining without a trial:

Not only does it make the case for that, it also makes the case for not even giving them a trial!! These criminals will walk scott-free!

 

[Cutlass]

But these people just want to get their country back, right?

The irony, of course, is that most of the people using the phrase "take the country back" are in fact the ones that are trying to take the country away from the people in the first place.

 

[Mr. Dictator]

I strongly support the formation of free militas for the purpose of defending the people from the inevitable consequences of socialism's failure.

Do go on

 

[Traitorfish]

I strongly support the formation of free militas for the purpose of defending the people from the inevitable consequences of socialism's failure.

Why, do you live in Kazakhstan c.1990?

 

[bathsheba666]

I firmly believe the US Government should be able to chase these guys.
Having caught up with them ,they should be able to shoot them dead,
under the stand your ground law.

Just needs some flexibility in choosing the laws you prioritise....

 

[JollyRoger]

let this me get this clear... you are arguing that it should be allowed to detain citizens without trial because the feds screwed up?

That is one of the justifications for not trying Gitmo detainees. We have some extra space there these days . . . surely enough room for these Michigan guys.

 

[kramerfan86]

Funny, the Mujahadeen thought the same thing.

Its only terrorism when those god forsaken mooslims do it. If a God chosen american wants to make an armed militia and threaten the authorities he's a patriot!

 

[warpus]

it does not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that defendants reached a concrete agreement to forcibly oppose the United States government."

What's the point of your 2nd amendment if people aren't able to legally and forcibly oppose the government?

 

[Mr. Dictator]

What's the point of your 2nd amendment if people aren't able to legally and forcibly oppose the government?

Thuggish kids?

 

[JollyRoger]

Its only terrorism when those god forsaken mooslims do it. If a God chosen american wants to make an armed militia and threaten the authorities he's a patriot!

Yeah, I think some Muslims got prosecuted over simply purchasing boots from a government informant. Had some on here absolutely terrified.

 

[woody60707]

Did they have a hoodie on?

 

[Masada]

What is Islam?

 

[Nobody]

Pretty much the same thing happened here in New Zealand last week. Local milita type maori's were caught playing around with guns and bombs. But they got off the major charges and just got a firearms charge.