New trial set for Bundy gang as mistrial declared as jury stayed deadlocked – PB/TK
2 men convicted on federal felony charges in Bundy standoff in Nevada; judge declares mistrial on some charges – David MonteroContact April 24 2017
Nevada jury Monday found two men guilty on felony charges stemming from a 2014 armed standoff against federal agents trying to round up cattle on public land near Cliven Bundy’s ranch.
U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro, however, declared a mistrial on additional charges involving a total of six defendants after jurors said they were deadlocked. A new trial was scheduled for June 26.
The trial in federal court in Las Vegas is tied to disputes over who controls government-owned land, with some activists wanting state government control of large parts of federal land. Prosecutors consider Bundy and others to be leaders of the push for local control.
On Monday, defendant Greg Burleson of Phoenix was found guilty on eight counts that included assaulting a federal officer, and codefendant Todd Engel of Boundary County, Idaho, was found guilty on two counts of obstruction of justice and interstate travel to aid extortion.
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