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Friday, May 13, 2011  Experts weigh in on extreme group's thought process.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010  A federal appeals court wants to hear arguments before deciding whether to release five Midwest militia members from jail until trial.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  Lawyers for five Midwest militia members faced a deadline to tell a federal appeals court why the men should be released from jail until trial.

Monday, May 24, 2010  Lawyers for five Midwest militia members are facing a deadline to tell a federal appeals court why the men should be released from jail until trial.

Monday, May 10, 2010 

Monday, May 03, 2010  U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts says all can be released with electronic monitoring devices and other strict conditions.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  A federal judge in Detroit has heard nearly 10 hours of testimony and arguments as nine people accused of plotting war against the United States try to persuade her to release them from jail while they await trial.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Nine members of a Michigan militia are returning to court to ask a judge to release them while they fight conspiracy and weapons charges.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Prosecutors have released secretly recorded remarks by the leader of a Michigan-based militia who's charged with plotting war against the U.S. The recording of David Stone was played in court March 31 as the government urged a judge to keep him locked up.

Monday, April 19, 2010  An Ohio man charged in what federal prosecutors say was a Christian militia's plot to wage war against the government tells The Associated Press he wasn't aware of any such specific plans.

Friday, April 02, 2010  A federal magistrate has ordered eight suspected members of a Midwest Christian militia accused of conspiring to overthrow the government to remain locked up until trial.

Friday, April 02, 2010  A federal judge is expected to decide whether eight suspected members of a Christian militia accused of conspiring to overthrow the government will stay in jail until trial.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  The attorney for a Michigan man accused of being a "heavy gunner" for a Midwest Christian militia says her client denies he was involved in any plot to overthrow the government.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Several people suspected to be members a Christian militia that prosecutors claim plotted to kill police officers are expected in court.