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An Arizona man accused of playing a role in the occupation of an Oregon wildlife refuge was quiet Friday as he sat in St. George’s federal court, displaying a reserve not as evident among demonstrators who vowed to give their lives if necessary to “throw off the overlordship of the federal government” during a 41-day armed standoff. Blaine Cooper, 36,…

“The position affords me a chance to speak to national issues from a Utah perspective,” Aric Cramer said. “NACDL has lobbyists on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, who take the policies of NACDL to Congress and the President.  NACDL is currently putting together a policy statement on the use of police body camera that will have national significance.  It also…

Ludlow said he was concerned that Jones might be left without a defense attorney for a while because the IDF may not meet again until April to decide who will represent Jones. Ludlow appointed family law attorney Gary Kuhlmann to represent Jones on a conditional basis, since Kuhlmann has not had a prior conflict with the case. He also appointed…

Swogger claims he is troubled by voices that make it difficult for him to sleep. Some mental health experts said Swogger appeared to be faking his symptoms. His attorney, Aric Cramer, argued at sentencing that Swogger should be allowed to receive treatment at the Utah State Hospital for as long as the hospital staff felt appropriate before being turned over…

Defense attorney Aric Cramer filed a motion last week seeking to suppress evidence gathered by police in the case because “the officer did not have probable cause to seize the defendant. He had no reasonable suspicion or probable cause that a crime was being committed or had been committed.” The issue prompted a lengthy discussion over whether the case would…