Prosecutors conceded in their legal brief that the vehicles and equipment had no government markings, but argued strong circumstantial evidence showed the defendants knew they belonged to the refuge. But even so, Barrow argued, the government didn't need to show…
"They took very good care of my place. I trusted them completely,'' she said. During cross, Overton acknowledged that Patrick left her a $100 tip at the truck stop one night. She also said the men paid her electric bill…
There was an alternate proposed route that didn't cut through the ranch's front yard. The Forest Service could have reached an amicable conclusion with the landowners. But that wasn't enough for the Forest Service. Nope, the bully never stops. The…