Judge lifts stay, allowing release of jailed Michigan militia members facing conspiracy trial

By Ed White, AP
Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Judge says Mich. militia members can be released

DETROIT — A judge has cleared the way for nine members of a Michigan militia to be released from jail while awaiting trial on a charge of conspiring to overthrow the government.

U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts lifted a stay late Wednesday night that is keeping the nine in jail while prosecutors pursue an appeal of her order to release the defendants with strict conditions, including electronic monitoring.

Roberts ruled about six hours after the government claimed the public could be at risk if the militia members go home.

They won’t be released until they’re returned to federal court to be processed, which could happen Thursday.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.

DETROIT (AP) — A judge has cleared the way for nine members of a Michigan militia to be released from jail while awaiting trial on a charge of conspiring to overthrow the government.

U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts has lifted the stay that is keeping the nine in jail while prosecutors pursue an appeal of her order that releases the defendants with strict conditions, including electronic monitoring.

Roberts ruled Wednesday night, about six hours after the government claimed the public could be at risk if the militia members go home.

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