An Occupation In Eastern Oregon

'This Land Is Our Land': Pete Santilli Charges Dropped And Jury Selection

By Conrad Wilson (OPB), Ryan Haas (OPB) and Dave Blanchard (OPB)
Sept. 7, 2016 3 a.m.
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Charges were dismissed against Peter Santilli, an internet radio host who broadcast live from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge during the occupation.

Charges were dismissed against Peter Santilli, an internet radio host who broadcast live from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge during the occupation.

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On the eve of the beginning of the Malheur trial, charges against one defendant were dropped. In this episode of "This Land Is Our Land," OPB looks at why prosecutors decided not to carry the case against Pete Santilli forward. Plus OPB reporter Conrad Wilson and editor Ryan Haas preview the jury selection process with former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan.


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