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The Bundy Klan Pays a Visit to the Las Vegas Sheriff Department Headquarters (+Recap)
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Ammon Bundy, announces the filing of criminal complaints in front of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department headquarters on May 2, 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Family members and supporters of rancher Cliven Bundy showed up at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police headquarters Friday morning to file complaints.
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According to Bundy's blog, his supporters allege federal agents committed crimes during a standoff on April 12. Bundy has said armed agents illegally blocked roads, harassed photographers, used attack dogs and pointed weapons at people during the confrontation. They want a police investigation.
Metro Police officals told the I-Team, they felt the crowd at Bundy's ranch, including armed militia, also posed a threat and will face consequences, but they did not elaborate on what that would be.
http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25415336/bundy-supporters-file-complaint-with-metro
Metro Police officals told the I-Team, they felt the crowd at Bundy's ranch, including armed militia, also posed a threat and will face consequences, but they did not elaborate on what that would be.
http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25415336/bundy-supporters-file-complaint-with-metro
And now the recap...
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Armed Bundy Ranch Militia Member Blocks CBS News Crew From Accessing Public Road
Mooch Militia Member: Turn it off
Cameraman: It's a public road
Mooch Militia Member: I don't care what you're on
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Concerns growing about militia members at Bundy ranch
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Source: CBS - Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS -- Concerns are growing about members of the militia surrounding rancher Cliven Bundy.
Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford, sent a letter to Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie about the safety of residents in the Bunkerville area. Horsford says his constituents have "expressed concern" over the presence of armed militia groups from out of state.
According to Horsford, his constituents say the militia have set up checkpoints where residents must prove they live in the area before they are allowed to pass and have set up a "persistent presence" along federal highways, and state and county roads. They also claim some have established an armed presence in the community.
Horsford told the sheriff that the militia are making people feel unsafe.
Armed people from across the country arrived in Bunkerville weeks ago to support Bundy in his fight with the Bureau of Land Management over cattle the agency says are illegally grazing on federally managed lands.
Horsford's concerns come at the same time the U.S. Capitol Police confirmed they are looking into threatening statements made against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.
http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25371465/concerns-growing-about-militia-members-at-bundy-ranch
LAS VEGAS -- Concerns are growing about members of the militia surrounding rancher Cliven Bundy.
Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford, sent a letter to Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie about the safety of residents in the Bunkerville area. Horsford says his constituents have "expressed concern" over the presence of armed militia groups from out of state.
According to Horsford, his constituents say the militia have set up checkpoints where residents must prove they live in the area before they are allowed to pass and have set up a "persistent presence" along federal highways, and state and county roads. They also claim some have established an armed presence in the community.
Horsford told the sheriff that the militia are making people feel unsafe.
Armed people from across the country arrived in Bunkerville weeks ago to support Bundy in his fight with the Bureau of Land Management over cattle the agency says are illegally grazing on federally managed lands.
Horsford's concerns come at the same time the U.S. Capitol Police confirmed they are looking into threatening statements made against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.
http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25371465/concerns-growing-about-militia-members-at-bundy-ranch
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Las Vegas officers talk about facing possible 'bloodbath' at Bundy ranch
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LAS VEGAS -- Tensions have subsided and the crowds of armed militia around rancher Cliven Bundy have largely dispersed, but the situation is far from resolved.
Federal officials are exploring their legal options, and Metro Police confirm that an investigation is ongoing. What has not been made public is just how close things came to an all-out gun battle. Some of those who were on the front lines spoke exclusively to the I-Team's George Knapp.
When the Bureau of Land Management mobilized to go after Bundy's cattle two years ago, they did so under an administrative order. This time, it was considered a criminal matter, and the I-Team has learned that order went all the way to the White House for approval.
When it became apparent that things were not going well in Bunkerville and hundreds of armed Bundy supporters were on the scene, Metro found itself right in the middle, a very dangerous place to be.
"We didn't show any fear that day, but I can tell you, we all thought in the back of our minds, we all thought it was going to be our last day on earth, if it went bad," said Sgt. Tom Jenkins of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
He is more familiar with the craziness of the Las Vegas Strip, which is where he and his squad usually work to keep the peace. But when things began to turn ugly in Bunkerville earlier this month, two squads of patrol officers, along with a SWAT unit, were dispatched to the scene.
"We were told, we're going to go down there and we're going to get between the BLM and the protesters. We were going, okay, we've been there before, but as we were driving up, it was like a movie set. It didn't look real; people in the back of pickup trucks with rifles and shotguns," Jenkins said. "It was hard to grasp that at the beginning."
Federal officials are exploring their legal options, and Metro Police confirm that an investigation is ongoing. What has not been made public is just how close things came to an all-out gun battle. Some of those who were on the front lines spoke exclusively to the I-Team's George Knapp.
When the Bureau of Land Management mobilized to go after Bundy's cattle two years ago, they did so under an administrative order. This time, it was considered a criminal matter, and the I-Team has learned that order went all the way to the White House for approval.
When it became apparent that things were not going well in Bunkerville and hundreds of armed Bundy supporters were on the scene, Metro found itself right in the middle, a very dangerous place to be.
"We didn't show any fear that day, but I can tell you, we all thought in the back of our minds, we all thought it was going to be our last day on earth, if it went bad," said Sgt. Tom Jenkins of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
He is more familiar with the craziness of the Las Vegas Strip, which is where he and his squad usually work to keep the peace. But when things began to turn ugly in Bunkerville earlier this month, two squads of patrol officers, along with a SWAT unit, were dispatched to the scene.
"We were told, we're going to go down there and we're going to get between the BLM and the protesters. We were going, okay, we've been there before, but as we were driving up, it was like a movie set. It didn't look real; people in the back of pickup trucks with rifles and shotguns," Jenkins said. "It was hard to grasp that at the beginning."
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One person in the crowd even asked Jenkins if he was ready to die.
"I don't know his name. He was wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey. I'll never forget that," he said.
"I don't know his name. He was wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey. I'll never forget that," he said.
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"The bottom line is, bloodshed over cattle, unacceptable. Nobody wanted to go in that direction," Lombardo said.
But the police were to learn, some in the crowd did want to go in that direction. Even Lombardo was on the receiving end.
But the police were to learn, some in the crowd did want to go in that direction. Even Lombardo was on the receiving end.
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One Bundy supporter summed it up, "Had to happen sometime, might as well happen now, right?"
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Media and Las Vegas Sheriff Deputies Break Silence over Bundy Ranch and the Mooch Militia standoff
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LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police officers who were on the front lines of a recent showdown near the Bundy ranch in Bunkerville say they feared for their lives.
At least some of the militia members who pointed weapons at police officers during the confrontation may have wanted a violent outcome and tried to incite one.
In exclusive interviews with the 8 News NOW I-Team, officers who were on the scene shared their thoughts and fears, and they say it is not over.
"These guys with rifles, keep them calm," was Clark County Assistant Sheriff Joe Lombardo's request to one of Bundy's sons the day of the confrontation.
Lombardo's top priority was to prevent a spark that might set off a bloody firefight.
"There was a possibility of somebody just having an accidental discharge causing a blood bath, because the individuals that were showing up, the militia quote unquote, were armed to the teeth," Lombardo said.
On one side, armed federal rangers and agents, on the other, a huge crowd of angry militia members and in the middle, 30 Metro officers, exposed and vulnerable, aware that if the shooting began, some of them would die.
"You are standing there going, 'I just hope it doesn't hurt when it comes. That it's quick,' and it was real for us. It was real," Sgt. Tom Jenkins said.
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You thought you might die?) Yeah." Sgt. Jenkins said.
At least some of the militia members who pointed weapons at police officers during the confrontation may have wanted a violent outcome and tried to incite one.
In exclusive interviews with the 8 News NOW I-Team, officers who were on the scene shared their thoughts and fears, and they say it is not over.
"These guys with rifles, keep them calm," was Clark County Assistant Sheriff Joe Lombardo's request to one of Bundy's sons the day of the confrontation.
Lombardo's top priority was to prevent a spark that might set off a bloody firefight.
"There was a possibility of somebody just having an accidental discharge causing a blood bath, because the individuals that were showing up, the militia quote unquote, were armed to the teeth," Lombardo said.
On one side, armed federal rangers and agents, on the other, a huge crowd of angry militia members and in the middle, 30 Metro officers, exposed and vulnerable, aware that if the shooting began, some of them would die.
"You are standing there going, 'I just hope it doesn't hurt when it comes. That it's quick,' and it was real for us. It was real," Sgt. Tom Jenkins said.
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You thought you might die?) Yeah." Sgt. Jenkins said.(snip)
Gillspie and Lombardo say they offered to provide Bundy with legal counsel---free. He turned it down and later urged the crowd to go after his cattle.
"Mr. Bundy, in my personal opinion, incited the crowd," Lombardo said.
"Mr. Bundy, in my personal opinion, incited the crowd," Lombardo said.
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They were equally hostile to journalists covering the story. Pistol-packing militia men have blocked 8 News NOW's access to public roads. Some poured lighter fluid around our news vehicle while others got physical.
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Bundy Ranch Moocher Militia Stealing Food From FEMA Stockpiles?
They tweeted out this photo not too long ago, check out the bottom middle box
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If I worked for FEMA or a food bank on the west coast, I'd check to see if any food supplies/stockpiles have suddenly disappeared.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024891832
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If I worked for FEMA or a food bank on the west coast, I'd check to see if any food supplies/stockpiles have suddenly disappeared.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024891832
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According to the Oafkeepers there have been assaults, threats and theft among the Moocher Militia
The video is about an hour long but I'll spare you the torture and give you the highlights
2:30 Oafkeeper founder speaks about "nutbags running amok" in the camp
5:50 Oafkeeper founder was concerned for children's safety; Offered hotel
14:45 Vietnam oafkeeper with heart problems talks about being pushed in chest and knocked down
16:40 Oafkeeper talks about David/Dave Bundy giving orders
18:05 Oafkeeper calls the mooch militia "a bunch of crackpots"
20:39 Oafkeeper talks about another mooch militia member daring oafkeepers to draw then made death threat
28:00 Oafkeeper calls the mooch militia "crazy dudes".
29:25 Warning given to "Mr and Mrs Bundy" about "who you put in your inner circle".
30:25 Talks about flir equipment being stolen during prayer circle
35:40 Oafkeeper founder talks about 100 AK-47 mags and other ammo disappearing.
37:27 Oafkeeper founder talks about militia member from montana having to draw on 2 "mountain men guys"
38:45 Oafkeeper calls "Ryan" nuts. Is he talking about Ryan Bundy?
39:02 Oafkeeper founder talks about "mentally unbalanced" people at the camp, also continues talking about threats to shoot
40:00 Oafkeeper founder talks about $12,000 given to the bundys
46:10 Oafkeeper founder talks about being very close to fire fights taking place between mooch militia members
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4893441
2:30 Oafkeeper founder speaks about "nutbags running amok" in the camp
5:50 Oafkeeper founder was concerned for children's safety; Offered hotel
14:45 Vietnam oafkeeper with heart problems talks about being pushed in chest and knocked down
16:40 Oafkeeper talks about David/Dave Bundy giving orders
18:05 Oafkeeper calls the mooch militia "a bunch of crackpots"
20:39 Oafkeeper talks about another mooch militia member daring oafkeepers to draw then made death threat
28:00 Oafkeeper calls the mooch militia "crazy dudes".
29:25 Warning given to "Mr and Mrs Bundy" about "who you put in your inner circle".
30:25 Talks about flir equipment being stolen during prayer circle
35:40 Oafkeeper founder talks about 100 AK-47 mags and other ammo disappearing.
37:27 Oafkeeper founder talks about militia member from montana having to draw on 2 "mountain men guys"
38:45 Oafkeeper calls "Ryan" nuts. Is he talking about Ryan Bundy?
39:02 Oafkeeper founder talks about "mentally unbalanced" people at the camp, also continues talking about threats to shoot
40:00 Oafkeeper founder talks about $12,000 given to the bundys
46:10 Oafkeeper founder talks about being very close to fire fights taking place between mooch militia members
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4893441
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Bundy Ranch Supporter Talks About Shooting "Deserters" in the Back, Refers to Ranch as a Battlefield
Starting at 2:20 (They're referring to the Oafkeepers leaving the Ranch).
Insurgent wearing the black shirt: "This man and The people that obeyed that order have violated my personal creed."
Other insurgent: "Absolutely"
Insurgent wearing the black shirt: "You don't fucking walk in and say I'm sorry and you're back in brother, you can walk in and say you're sorry and you're lucky that you're not getting shot in the back because that's what happens to deserters on the battlefield"
Other insurgents: "Amen brother, amen"
Other insurgent: "Absolutely"
Insurgent wearing the black shirt: "You don't fucking walk in and say I'm sorry and you're back in brother, you can walk in and say you're sorry and you're lucky that you're not getting shot in the back because that's what happens to deserters on the battlefield"
Other insurgents: "Amen brother, amen"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024885964
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Let me know if I missed something.
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(Reuters) - A congressman is calling for a probe into the activities of armed militiamen who are supporting a Nevada cattleman in a high profile showdown with federal authorities over grazing rights, citing allegations they set up armed checkpoints on local roads.
Rancher Cliven Bundy of Bunkerville became a symbol for conservative Republicans in April, particularly among the Tea Party movement, for his longstanding defiance of court orders to remove his cattle from federal land.
The dispute led to a showdown this month in which the federal Bureau of Land Management sent in helicopters and wranglers on horseback to seize his cattle, before backing down for safety reasons as militias flocked to support the rancher.
Bundy's supporters hailed the outcome as a victory over government tyranny. Detractors called Bundy an outlaw, and conservatives later cooled toward the rancher after he made a series of racist remarks and suggested that African Americans may have fared better under slavery.
Camouflage-clad volunteer militia members have remained a visible presence in Bunkerville, about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, in the two weeks since the showdown despite the departure of Bureau of Land Management officers.
Representative Steven Horsford of Las Vegas, in a letter sent on Sunday, asked the Clark County sheriff to look into complaints that militiamen had been present in Bunkerville-area schools and churches and had set up armed checkpoints on state, federal and county roads, seeking proof of residency from motorists.
"We must respect individual constitutional liberties, but residents of and visitors to Clark County should not be expected to live under the persistent watch of an armed militia," wrote Horsford, a Democrat. "Residents have expressed their desire to see these groups leave their community."
A spokesman for Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie confirmed receipt of the letter on Wednesday and said Las Vegas police would investigate if the department is "confronted with a victim of a crime."
Ammon Bundy, the rancher's son, said armed militiamen do accompany his father to news conferences at a roadside protest area and were guarding the family home, but denied they had established a deliberately intimidating presence.
"They have sidearms, but they are not carrying rifles," he told Reuters. "But going down to churches and schools, or stopping people on the road, that's not happening."
Rancher Cliven Bundy of Bunkerville became a symbol for conservative Republicans in April, particularly among the Tea Party movement, for his longstanding defiance of court orders to remove his cattle from federal land.
The dispute led to a showdown this month in which the federal Bureau of Land Management sent in helicopters and wranglers on horseback to seize his cattle, before backing down for safety reasons as militias flocked to support the rancher.
Bundy's supporters hailed the outcome as a victory over government tyranny. Detractors called Bundy an outlaw, and conservatives later cooled toward the rancher after he made a series of racist remarks and suggested that African Americans may have fared better under slavery.
Camouflage-clad volunteer militia members have remained a visible presence in Bunkerville, about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, in the two weeks since the showdown despite the departure of Bureau of Land Management officers.
Representative Steven Horsford of Las Vegas, in a letter sent on Sunday, asked the Clark County sheriff to look into complaints that militiamen had been present in Bunkerville-area schools and churches and had set up armed checkpoints on state, federal and county roads, seeking proof of residency from motorists.
"We must respect individual constitutional liberties, but residents of and visitors to Clark County should not be expected to live under the persistent watch of an armed militia," wrote Horsford, a Democrat. "Residents have expressed their desire to see these groups leave their community."
A spokesman for Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie confirmed receipt of the letter on Wednesday and said Las Vegas police would investigate if the department is "confronted with a victim of a crime."
Ammon Bundy, the rancher's son, said armed militiamen do accompany his father to news conferences at a roadside protest area and were guarding the family home, but denied they had established a deliberately intimidating presence.
"They have sidearms, but they are not carrying rifles," he told Reuters. "But going down to churches and schools, or stopping people on the road, that's not happening."
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"This kind of armed presence and force does help keep the peace," he said.
http://news.yahoo.com/nevada-congressman-seeks-probe-armed-militia-operations-bundy-224834646.htm
http://news.yahoo.com/nevada-congressman-seeks-probe-armed-militia-operations-bundy-224834646.htm
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