Updated January 8, 2018 - 11:27 am
A federal judge dismissed felony conspiracy and weapons charges Monday against Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy, two of his sons and an independent militia member.
U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro, who granted a mistrial in the case last month, said Monday’s decision was based, in part, on “flagrant prosecutorial misconduct.”
“A universal sense of justice has been violated,” Navarro said.
Bundy stepped out of jail-issued clothing for the first time in nearly two years, donning a cowboy hat, babyblue button-down shirt, gray sport coat, blue jeans and brown boots and left the federal courthouse in Las Vegas with his arm around his wife, Carol.
“I’ve got my sweetheart beside me. I’m feeling pretty good. But I’m not used to being free. I’ve been a political prisoner for right about 700 days today,” he said, after having been in federal custody since Feb. 10. “I come in this court an innocent man, and I’m going to leave an innocent man.”
Prosecution weighs next steps
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Myhre, the lead prosecutor on the case, declined to comment on the decision as he walked out of the courtroom, but shortly afterward, newly appointed Interim U.S. Attorney Dayle Elieson released a statement: “We respect the court’s ruling and will make a determination about the next appropriate steps.”
Attorney Bret Whipple, who represents Bundy, said his client wiped away tears after the decision.
“He’s just ecstatic about the results, and we’re glad he’s finally going home,” Whipple said outside the courtroom.
As Carol Bundy waited for her husband’s release, she said, “It’s just a good day to have a good day. God blessed America once again.”
The Bundys were met at the entrance of the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse by a crowd of reporters and cheering supporters.
“Freedom,” one man bellowed.
MORE: Judge in Las Vegas dismisses case against Cliven Bundy, 2 sons
https://archive.is/o/yYOLh/https://t.co/VGtiNh3L9X
Well, it wasn't about turtles going extinct, it was about THE DEMOCRATS stealing the land to give to the communist chinese.
OH well BUSTED!!!! AGAIN
A federal judge dismissed felony conspiracy and weapons charges Monday against Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy, two of his sons and an independent militia member.
U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro, who granted a mistrial in the case last month, said Monday’s decision was based, in part, on “flagrant prosecutorial misconduct.”
“A universal sense of justice has been violated,” Navarro said.
Bundy stepped out of jail-issued clothing for the first time in nearly two years, donning a cowboy hat, babyblue button-down shirt, gray sport coat, blue jeans and brown boots and left the federal courthouse in Las Vegas with his arm around his wife, Carol.
“I’ve got my sweetheart beside me. I’m feeling pretty good. But I’m not used to being free. I’ve been a political prisoner for right about 700 days today,” he said, after having been in federal custody since Feb. 10. “I come in this court an innocent man, and I’m going to leave an innocent man.”
Prosecution weighs next steps
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Myhre, the lead prosecutor on the case, declined to comment on the decision as he walked out of the courtroom, but shortly afterward, newly appointed Interim U.S. Attorney Dayle Elieson released a statement: “We respect the court’s ruling and will make a determination about the next appropriate steps.”
Attorney Bret Whipple, who represents Bundy, said his client wiped away tears after the decision.
“He’s just ecstatic about the results, and we’re glad he’s finally going home,” Whipple said outside the courtroom.
As Carol Bundy waited for her husband’s release, she said, “It’s just a good day to have a good day. God blessed America once again.”
The Bundys were met at the entrance of the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse by a crowd of reporters and cheering supporters.
“Freedom,” one man bellowed.
MORE: Judge in Las Vegas dismisses case against Cliven Bundy, 2 sons
https://archive.is/o/yYOLh/https://t.co/VGtiNh3L9X
Well, it wasn't about turtles going extinct, it was about THE DEMOCRATS stealing the land to give to the communist chinese.
OH well BUSTED!!!! AGAIN
