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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Businesses, drivers mixed on Highway 62 project impact ... Commissioners push Breidenthal to repay Jackson County ... Phoenix grad killed while changing tire in Atlanta ... Businesses, drivers mixed on Highway 62 project impact ... Commissioners push Breidenthal to repay Jackson County ... Phoenix grad killed while changing tire in Atlanta ... MALHEUR REFUGE STANDOFF CASE Last Malheur refuge standoff occupier to remain in custody over judge's concerns Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 13, 2016 at 5:22 PM By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 13, 2016 at 5:22 PM » Social News PORTLAND — A federal court judge has allowed Oregon standoff defendant Kenneth Medenbach to be released from jail while awaiting trial, but he will keep the last holdout in the armed takeover in custody. U.S. District Court Judge Robert E. Jones said Wednesday he remained concerned about David Fry's mental instability, threats of "suicide by cop" before his surrender to FBI agents and that he came to Oregon in violation of the conditions of his Ohio probation, the Oregonian/OregonLive reported. Jones also said a psychological report on Fry states that Fry is concerned about invasions from outer space and has spoken of a wish to be reincarnated as a woman. Fry objected to the judge's characterization of those statements, saying he's never been diagnosed with a particular mental illness, that he has the right to believe in what he chooses to believe in, and that he had said he'd rather be a woman "because it seems easier." Suicidal statements he made before his surrender at the refuge were caused by fears of being raped in jail, he told the judge. Fry's defense lawyer suggested Fry that be released to his parents in Ohio and placed on electronic monitoring until trial, when he can be returned to custody as the trial proceeds. "I give you my word I will be here to see this through," Fry told the judge. After Jones ruled to keep him in custody, Fry continued to object, calling the judge a bigot, a liar and a racist, as a deputy U.S. marshal led him out of the courtroom. The 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to impede federal officers from doing their work at the refuge. Fry was the last occupier to surrender at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge on Feb. 11. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 13, 2016 at 5:22 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501