Appeals court to hear arguments on whether to release 5 Michigan militia members until trial
By APTuesday, June 8, 2010
Militia members seeking release to go before court
CINCINNATI — A federal appeals court in Ohio will hear arguments on whether five members of a Michigan-based militia should stay in jail until they’re tried on charges of plotting to overthrow the government.
Nine members of the Michigan-based Hutaree (who-TAH’-ray) have been indicted. Two from Michigan and two from Ohio have been released pending trial. A federal judge in Detroit has said the other five, from Michigan and Indiana, could go home with electronic monitors and other strict conditions.
Federal prosecutors will argue their appeal of that order on Tuesday before the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati.
Prosecutors have said the defendants should remain in jail to ensure the public’s safety.
