Man convicted for threatening federal ranger during Bundy Ranch stand-off gets one day in jail

[ghostsinthemachine]

It seems like only yesterday that militia members were rushing to the aid of Cliven Bundy, the Nevada rancher who has let his cattle graze on federal lands for two decades without paying the associated fees and despite losing several lawsuits and defying numerous court orders to pay up.

Cliven's refusal to pay and his insistence he had every right to let his cattle graze on federally protected lands spurred hundreds of militia members to take up the cause. Many of them were seen pointing weapons at federal officers near the ranch.

Well, justice has finally arrived for at least one federal ranger. Will Michael, a Pennsylvania man, has been sentenced for leaving a profanity-laced death threat on Chief Ranger Mike Roop's voicemail:

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg in Philadelphia sentenced Michael, 24, to one day of imprisonment, to be followed by three years' supervised release, and a $200 special assessment. Under federal sentencing guidelines, Michael could have been sentenced to 15 to 21 months behind bars.

Goldberg ordered Michael to complete 50 hours of community service and write a letter of apology to Roop. He must also keep a job and apply to at least three colleges by the end of the year.


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[hobbit709]

1. Proving once again that RW white terrorists get away with it.

[arcane1]

2. "apply to at least three colleges"? That's a new one for me n/t

[StevieM]

5. That's actually very confusing. Wouldn't most people find it easier to just enroll in their local

community college?

[arcane1]

6. Perhaps "seeking an education" is considered punishment for these idiots n/t

[jmowreader]

3. And the guy on the bridge aiming a rifle at the agents is still walking free

[jpak]

4. I hope he lost his guns too

yup

[Lee-Lee]

7. He did

For sure when on probation, and Federal law says anyone convicted of a crime that could have a sentence of more than a year, regardless of sentence given, your ineligible to buy or own a gun.