7 Hutaree acquitted of most serious charges
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The judge said the government’s case was built largely on circumstantial evidence.

“While this evidence could certainly lead to a rational fact-finder to conclude that ‘something fishy’ was going on, it does not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that defendants reached a concrete agreement to forcibly oppose the United States government,” Roberts wrote.

The judge’s order cannot be appealed, said Peter Henning, a former prosecutor and current law professor at Wayne State University. That would constitute double jeopardy.
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Meeks, now 42, smiled and embraced his attorney and supporters as he waited for his parents and brother outside the courthouse.

“Two years later, I still don’t know what I did wrong,” he said. “I’m just happy to be out and breathing fresh air.”

The former Marine said he’s looking forward to having some “decent food” and meeting his 1-year-old nephew.

Meeks said he plans to temporarily live with his parents in Manchester and hopes to return to his job at a recycling facility in Adrian.

When asked what he wanted to tell the public about his experience, he replied, “Watch what you say. Even the most innocent of statements can be bent. If they want to get you, they get you.”

He added, “As far as I can tell, I got hosed. I’m just happy not to be in jail for the rest of my life.”

Hate to say “I told you so” (not really//) but I told you so….