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Clayton, Mich.

Militia group busted: Authorities have arrested nine members of a self-styled Christian militia group on charges that they conspired to kill police officers and incite an anti-government uprising. The members of the Hutaree, which the group says means “Christian warrior,” were arrested during raids in three states. The nine defendants, including group leader Brian Stone, 45, his wife, and two sons, allegedly planned to murder a police officer, then detonate homemade bombs during the officer’s funeral to kill other cops in attendance. The group’s website says members believe that the government is the enemy and that “all Christians” must prepare for war. “On the inside of this man’s brain, something evil lurks,” said Andrea Harsh, Stone’s former fiancée. “Until you get to know him, you don’t know it.”

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