Multiple motions to dismiss federal charges against 3 of the 9 protesters arrested on June 11 were denied, a jury will decide whether responding to a Facebook post was conspiracy.
ProPublica and FRONTLINE found more than 300 protesters and bystanders who were arrested on charges like assaulting an immigration agent or interfering with law enforcement. Over and over, the accusations fell apart under scrutiny.
‘Time-worn and protected methods of civil disobedience,’ or violent federal conspiracy? Federal judge could dismiss charges against the Spokane 9 next week as May trial date approaches.
