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In reply to the discussion: ***BREAKING** from NBC news [View all]womanofthehills
(8,665 posts)67. His lawyer, Kelly O'Connell was the host of a conservative radio talk show in NM
Mr. OConnell, who was the host of a conservative radio talk show program in New Mexico until 2017, declined to say who was paying Mr. Hopkinss legal fees.
Mr. Hopkins could face up to 10 years in prison if he is found guilty of the new charge. He told the judge on Monday that he suffers from various medical problems and gave his age as 70, though court records showed he was 69.
Im not a militia specialist, Mr. OConnell said when asked about the motives of Mr. Hopkins and other members of the armed group. He added, They believe they are helping to enforce the laws of America on immigration.
Mr. Hopkins could face up to 10 years in prison if he is found guilty of the new charge. He told the judge on Monday that he suffers from various medical problems and gave his age as 70, though court records showed he was 69.
Im not a militia specialist, Mr. OConnell said when asked about the motives of Mr. Hopkins and other members of the armed group. He added, They believe they are helping to enforce the laws of America on immigration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/22/us/militia-border-new-mexico.html?action=click&module=Latest&pgtype=Homepage
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His lawyer, Kelly O'Connell was the host of a conservative radio talk show in NM
womanofthehills
Apr 2019
#67
I gotta laugh, but these guys are scary. I live in the midst of Oathkeeper territory.
Midnight Writer
Apr 2019
#69
More than likely, they'll struggling whether they'll pay for the electric bill..
Crowman2009
Apr 2019
#72
Let's see...I think that is 3 credible and serious terrorist threats against named Democratic
world wide wally
Apr 2019
#18