Posted on 03/03/2008 12:36:34 PM PST by B Knotts
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Fugitive environmental activist Tre Arrow is back in Portland to stand trial today in federal court on conspiracy and arson charges.
The 34-year-old militant sought asylum in Canada in 2004, claiming he was a victim of political persecution.
He fought extradition.
But a recent 14-count federal grand jury indictment has charged Arrow with conspiracy, arson, attempted arson, and use of destructive devices.
He is accused of taking part in the destruction of several concrete-mixing trucks at Ross Island Sand and Gravel Company in Portland in April 2001. He's also blamed with destroying logging trucks in June 2001.
He drew attention by camping out on a ledge on the U.S. Forest Service building in downtown Portland for several days during the summer of 2000.
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I wonder how fast this guy will become someones boyfriend in prison?
Wonder if Tre lives in a house built with wood and concrete?
I think he's going to be facing a a lot of concrete in his new dwelling. If you get my meaning.
Tre Braincells
Gotta love irony.
Is there anything sadder than a “34 year-old militant?”
“Rock musicians” living in their mom’s house have more going for them.
True. Some of these people just never seem to grow up. Although, I think they pick up a lot of this stuff from school teachers/professors.
I hope this tree hugging, terrorist, attention whore gets a very long sentence.
Where was he last night?
Heh. Well, probably in custody, so he’s probably got an alibi.
Thanks for the ping and info.
Our younger son a refuge from Green Ore gone told us this weekend that Tre was being returned to Portland.
Looks like, the Canadians fed him very well.
I’m glad at least he was finally extradited. I was worried that the extradition would be tied up in the courts for a decade.
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