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Developments in Spokane’s federal conspiracy case

Plus, what’s going on with the Pursuit Church?

Developments in Spokane’s federal conspiracy case

On this week’s episode, Erin Sellers and Aaron Hedge went on the air to talk about a couple stories, one ongoing and one new.

First, they talked about developments on the trials of Spokane protestors from June 11th, 2025 and the implications these trials have on free speech.

In the weeds of Spokane’s federal conspiracy case
The ins-and-outs of the legal arguments made at yesterday’s hearing for three Spokane protesters charged with federal conspiracy.
Spokane Protests – RANGE Media
On June 11, 2025, protesters attempted to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from taking two detained young men who were in the US legally to the ICE detention facility in Tacoma. We reported from the ground for nearly twelve hours as federal agents shoved protesters and the media and threatened federal charges against Spokanites […]

Second, they talked about the new Pursuit church in Spokane’s Browne’s Addition neighborhood. Hedge talked about his presence at a Pursuit event, what the church’s pastor said about him during a live sermon, and what actually happened. They also talked about Pursuit’s effects on the Browne’s Addition neighborhood, which you can read about more in depth below:

Persecution, Inc.
Commentary: A Seattle pastor who has staked out ground in Browne’s Addition says Spokane — and this reporter — is out to get him.

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