FBI Arrests 7 Linked to "Christian Militia Group Hutaree"
The 7 people arrested during joint FBI/DHS raids have been linked to a "Christian militia group" known as Hutaree.
Mar 28, 2010 6:49 pm
US/Eastern FBI Arrests 7 With Ties To Christian Militia
WASHINGTON (CBS)
A joint-terrorism task force led by the FBI has arrested at least seven people with ties to the militia group Hutaree in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, the Detroit News reported Sunday.
The Hutaree describe themselves as Christian soldiers preparing for the arrival and battle with the anti-Christ.
The FBI is believed to have targeted the Hutaree after its members made threats of violence against Islamic organizations. A U.S. official says some of the people arrested in the raids will face gun charges.
The law enforcement official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the investigation. Federal warrants are sealed.
Michael Lackomar, spokesman for the Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia, an unrelated organization, says a member of his group was called by members the Hutaree Saturday who claimed their property was being raided. Lackomar says the Michigan militia member is cooperating with the FBI.
Michigan Militia members define themselves as survivalists who favor larger local government and smaller federal government. The group has been recognized recently for helping local officials in Bridgewater Township, Mich. locate missing persons.
The suspects in the Hutaree raid will make an appearance in a U.S. District Court on Monday.
Addendum from AOW: Creeping Sharia has some additional information, including CAIR's reaction.
Also, Hutaree's web site is HERE.
Mar 28, 2010 6:49 pm
US/Eastern FBI Arrests 7 With Ties To Christian Militia
WASHINGTON (CBS)
A joint-terrorism task force led by the FBI has arrested at least seven people with ties to the militia group Hutaree in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, the Detroit News reported Sunday.
The Hutaree describe themselves as Christian soldiers preparing for the arrival and battle with the anti-Christ.
The FBI is believed to have targeted the Hutaree after its members made threats of violence against Islamic organizations. A U.S. official says some of the people arrested in the raids will face gun charges.
The law enforcement official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the investigation. Federal warrants are sealed.
Michael Lackomar, spokesman for the Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia, an unrelated organization, says a member of his group was called by members the Hutaree Saturday who claimed their property was being raided. Lackomar says the Michigan militia member is cooperating with the FBI.
Michigan Militia members define themselves as survivalists who favor larger local government and smaller federal government. The group has been recognized recently for helping local officials in Bridgewater Township, Mich. locate missing persons.
The suspects in the Hutaree raid will make an appearance in a U.S. District Court on Monday.
Addendum from AOW: Creeping Sharia has some additional information, including CAIR's reaction.
Also, Hutaree's web site is HERE.
Labels: DHS, FBI, Hutaree, Islamic organizations, militia, Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia
