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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 July 4 is a milestone for Medford woman who will become U.S. citizen ... Emergency services ... Helicopter, ground crews stop fire near Central Point homes ... July 4 is a milestone for Medford woman who will become U.S. citizen ... Emergency services ... Helicopter, ground crews stop fire near Central Point homes ... MALHEUR REFUGE STANDOFF CASE Judge denies Ryan Bundy's request to go to San Francisco Defendant wanted to appear before 9th US Circuit Court Comment By Steven Dubois The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Steven Dubois The Associated Press Posted Jun. 15, 2016 at 5:11 PM By Steven Dubois The Associated Press Posted Jun. 15, 2016 at 5:11 PM » Social News PORTLAND — A federal judge Wednesday rejected Ryan Bundy's demand to be released from custody so he can appear before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The son of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy has been serving as his own lawyer since his January arrest during the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge outside of Burns. He's also facing federal charges in Nevada for his role in an armed standoff with federal agents at this father's ranch. Bundy and lawyers for other defendants charged in both cases have said it's improper to make them defend two cases at once in different states. The Appeals Court plans to hear oral arguments Thursday in San Francisco, and Bundy wants to be there. But U.S. District Court Judge Anna J. Brown denied his request for transfer or release, saying it's not her call and it should have been brought up sooner. "I'm not a magician," she said. Bundy was attempting to have a different federal judge, Robert Jones, hear the matter Wednesday afternoon. Jones, to ease the load on Brown, has been hearing requests for pretrial release from the more than 20 defendants charged in connection with the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Brown's denial came during a status hearing on the complex, high-profile case that began with a protest over the imprisonment of two Oregon ranchers convicted of setting fires. Three people have pleaded guilty and a trial for most of the defendants is scheduled to start Sept. 7, though a few defendants have waived their right to a speedy trial and likely won't face a jury until 2017. Marcus Mumford, the new attorney for occupation leader Ammon Bundy, suggested to Judge Brown that his client might also waive his demand for a speedy trial. Also Wednesday: — Assistant U.S. Attorney Ethan Knight told the judge he expects prosecutors will take three or four weeks to present their case at trial. — Defendant Darryl Thorn planned to plead guilty but later told the judge he was withdrawing his plea. — Defendant Kenneth Medenbach, as he has repeatedly done, questioned Brown about whether she ever took an oath of office. She replied, "Mr. Medenbach, we're not going to play these games." By Steven Dubois The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Steven Dubois The Associated Press Posted Jun. 15, 2016 at 5:11 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