11 People Indicted in Ecoterrorism Plot [View All]

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060120/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/ecoterrorism_investigation

By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - Federal prosecutors have indicted 11 people in a series of arsons in the Northwest that have been claimed by the radical groups Earth Liberation Front and Animal Liberation Front, Justice Department officials said Friday.

The suspects are believed responsible for 17 incidents, including sabotaging a power plant, in a conspiracy that dates back to 1996, the officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the indictment was under seal in U.S. District Court in Eugene, Ore. It was expected to be made public later Friday.

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and FBI Director Robert Mueller were expected to talk about the indictment Friday at a news conference in Washington.

Some of those charged Friday remain at large, the officials said.

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I can't feel sympathy for those who engage in destruction of property, especially arson, I have a special hatred for arson sickos. However, I would like to know more about these cases. Anyone care to offer additional info?