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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 Crater Lake to remove graffiti after snow melts ... Adult foster care providers protest home closures ... Employers, workers get clarity on Oregon minimum wage rules ... Crater Lake to remove graffiti after snow melts ... Adult foster care providers protest home closures ... Employers, workers get clarity on Oregon minimum wage rules ... NEVADA 2014 RANCHING STANDOFF US prosecutors oppose bids for separate trials in Bundy Nevada standoff case Comment By Ken Ritter The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Ken Ritter The Associated Press Posted Jun. 14, 2016 at 6:07 PM By Ken Ritter The Associated Press Posted Jun. 14, 2016 at 6:07 PM » Social News LAS VEGAS — Prosecutors are telling a federal judge in Las Vegas that Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and 18 co-defendants should be tried together in a criminal conspiracy case stemming from an armed standoff with federal agents in April 2014. Documents filed Friday by the U.S. attorney in Nevada respond to filings by Bundy, his adult sons and nearly all the other defendants seeking separate trials. Prosecutors argue that it is more efficient for one trial with one jury that can see "the entire picture of an alleged crime." The government also notes that separate trials would mean witnesses would have to return to Las Vegas to testify on multiple occasions. Bundy attorney Joel Hansen argued in a May 27 filing that a group trial could confuse a jury into finding defendants "guilty by association." The 19 men have pleaded not guilty to various conspiracy, obstruction, weapon, threat and assault charges in the tense standoff that stopped a government round-up of cattle on public land close to Bundy's ranch near Bunkerville. No shots were fired, and no one was injured. Each of the men was arrested earlier this year. They remain jailed pending trial next February. Prosecutors cast Cliven Bundy as the leader and organizer of the showdown with federal agents, along with sons Ammon, Ryan, Mel, and Dave Bundy and co-defendants Ryan Payne and Peter Santilli. The government calls defendants Brian Cavalier, Blaine Cooper, Gerald DeLemus and Joseph O'Shaughnessy mid-level leaders and organizers of the confrontation. Eight defendants — Gregory Burleson, Scott Drexler, Todd Engel, Richard Lovelien, Micah McGuire, Eric Parker, Steven Stewart and Jason Woods — are accused of having guns in the confrontation. Seven defendants in the Las Vegas case are among 25 defendants facing trial in September in Portland, Oregon, on federal charges stemming from a 41-day occupation of a national wildlife refuge early this year. One defendant in that case has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge. By Ken Ritter The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Ken Ritter The Associated Press Posted Jun. 14, 2016 at 6:07 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