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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 State launches Medford campaign to deter pot use among youth ... Small fire fills second-floor Ramada Inn guest rooms with smoke ... Abdill fined, put on probation for state violations ... State launches Medford campaign to deter pot use among youth ... Small fire fills second-floor Ramada Inn guest rooms with smoke ... Abdill fined, put on probation for state violations ... MALHEUR REFUGE STANDOFF CASE Federal judge denies Bundys' request for trial delay They have separate court cases in Oregon, Nevada Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 7, 2016 at 3:59 PM By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 7, 2016 at 3:59 PM » Social News PORTLAND — A federal judge has rejected Ammon and Ryan Bundy's request for a trial delay. The Bundys and more than a dozen other defendants are scheduled for trial in September on charges stemming from the January takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Marcus Mumford, who replaced Mike Arnold as Ammon Bundy's lawyer in May, seeks both the delay and his client's pretrial release, contending he and Bundy have been unable to watch hours of video evidence with his client still jailed. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that Bundy was recently moved from the jail in downtown Portland to one on the outskirts of the city. U.S. District Court Judge Anna J. Brown said Wednesday she couldn't approve a delay without a showing that the Bundys, who initially insisted on a trial starting in April, couldn't prepare for trial by Sept. 7. She noted that the brothers have repeatedly proclaimed their innocence and outlined their defense for occupying the bird sanctuary. The defendants have said they asserted their First Amendment rights to protest the federal control of Western lands and demonstrate against the prison sentences of two Oregon ranchers while using their Second Amendment right to carry firearms in self-defense. In arguing against a delay, Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig Gabriel said the September date allows the Bundys to have a fair and speedy trial in Oregon and time to prepare for a February trial on charges stemming from a standoff at their father's Nevada ranch. In the Oregon case, the Bundys are among 26 defendants indicted on charges of conspiring to prevent Interior Department workers from doing their jobs at the refuge. The brothers also face a weapons charge. Six of the 26 defendants have pleaded guilty and three others earlier waived their right to a speedy trial. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 7, 2016 at 3:59 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