The Bundys, who led armed standoffs against the government in Nevada and Oregon, galvanizing far-right militia groups, saw all charges dismissed in Las Vegas on Monday. Angie Bundy, Ryan’s wife, said she hoped the ruling would boost states’ rights and encourage federal regulators to leave ranchers alone. I’m hoping this will give some people relief.”Facebook Twitter Pinterest From left to right outside the courthouse: Ammon Bundy, Ryan Payne, Jeanette Finicum, widow of Robert ‘LaVoy’ Finicum, Ryan Bundy, Angela Bundy (wife of Ryan Bundy) and Jamie Bundy (daughter of Ryan Bundy). Rebel cowboys: how the Bundy family sparked a new battle for the American west Read moreThat standoff ended after police killed one of the leaders and arrested the Bundys and their followers. US prosecutors subsequently charged the family and dozens of other men with conspiracy and other charges for both the Nevada and Oregon cases.

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2018 21:31 UTC