Grand Jury Reviews Case of Possible FBI Misconduct During Wildlife Refuge Standoff

By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com

FBI agents are facing potential charges over their handling of the Oregon wildlife refuge standoff.

Investigators have taken the case to a grand jury, alleging that an agent fired a gunshot at Robert “LaVoy” Finicum and that the FBI tampered with evidence at the scene, the Oregonian reports. 

Defense lawyers for the protesters have asked a judge to order the release of investigative records involving the FBI’s alleged misconduct.

The occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge last 41 days and led to numerous charges against the protesters.

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