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Ex-Coast Guard Officer Seeks Review of Terrorism Sentence
A former Coast Guard lieutenant accused by prosecutors of plotting to kill members of Congress to advance a white nationalist agenda is asking an appellate court to vacate his guilty plea
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Feds Ask Court to Uphold Coast Guard Officer's Sentence
Justice Department prosecutors have urged a federal appeals court to uphold a prison sentence of more than 13 years for a former Coast Guard officer accused of plotting a terrorist attack inspired by infamous mass murderers and far-right extremists
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Coast Guard Officer Gets More Than 13 Years in Prison
A man accused of plotting to kill liberal politicians and some high-profile journalists has been sentenced to more than 13 years behind bars. News4’s Mark Segraves was in the courtroom.
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Coast Guard Officer Accused of Terror Plot Asks for Leniency
Federal prosecutors are recommending a 25-year prison sentence for a Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and targeting Supreme Court justices, prominent Democrats and TV journalists for attacks inspired by racist killers. But defense attorneys are seeking leniency for Christopher Hasson, disputing the government’s claim that he is a domestic terrorist. Hasson’s lawyers are urging a federal judge...
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Coast Guard Lieutenant Accused of Stockpiling Guns, Making Hit List Pleads Guilty in Gun Case
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling weapons and drafting a hit list of prominent Democrats and TV journalists pleaded guilty Thursday to gun and drug charges.
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Judge Refuses to Toss Coast Guard Officer's Gun Charges
A federal judge on Friday refused to dismiss gun charges against a Coast Guard lieutenant accused of being a domestic terrorist who stockpiled weapons and drafted a hit list of prominent Democrats and TV journalists.
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Judge Orders Coast Guard Officer Accused of Being a Terrorist Held Until Trial
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and TV journalists will remain in custody until trial.
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Man Accused of Threatening Attacks Could Be Released
A local man accused of threatening a terror attack could be released from custody and supervised by relatives in Virginia while awaiting trial. A judge ruled Christopher Hasson qualifies for home detention. News4’s Tracee Wilkins reports.
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Release Terms Set for Coast Guard Officer Called Terrorist
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling firearms and drafting a hit list of prominent Democrats and journalists can be released from custody and supervised by relatives in Virginia while awaiting trial, a federal magistrate judge said Tuesday.
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Judge: Coast Guard Officer Accused of Terror Plot Entitled to Be Released
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of being a domestic terrorist is entitled to be released from custody before his trial on firearms and drug charges, a federal magistrate said Thursday.
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Feds: Coast Guard Officer Targeted Supreme Court Justices
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists looked at other targets: two Supreme Court justices and two executives of social media companies, according to federal prosecutors.
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Coast Guard Officer Isn't Facing Terrorism Charges, Attorney Says
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and journalists is seeking his release from federal custody since prosecutors haven’t charged him with any terrorism-related offenses.
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Coast Guard Lieutenant Accused of Threats Detained
A judge agreed with prosecutors and ruled a Coast Guard lieutenant accused of threats should remain detained. Chris Gordon reports prosecutors must come up with charges other than possession of guns and drugs within 14 days.