> Good Afternoon Newsgroup Readers,

> I reference my numerous previous posts in threads !!New Militia Bust--
> Alabama Free Militia!! and !!New Militia Guilty Pleas-- Alabama Free
> Militia!!.

> I am delighted to report that according to the Associated Press
> militiaman William James Hudson, the leader of the Alabama Free Militia,
> has been indicted today on further firearms charges.

> Other members of the Alabama Free Militia have already plead guilty to
> numerous charges.

> ++++++++++++++++++

> Associated Press, `Leader Of Militia Group Indicted On Weapons Charges,`
> 070801.

> BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)-- The leader of the North Alabama-based Alabama
> Free Militia was indicted on weapons charges Tuesday in U.S. District
Court.

> Federal authorities said 56-year-old William James Hudson was indicted
> on two counts of failing to register a firearm and one count each of
> conspiring to make and possess and improvised explosive projectile,
> aiding and abetting others in making improvised explosive projectiles
> and conspiring with others to make, transfer and possess a machine gun.

> The self-appointed colonel of the anti-government militia, Hudson was
> arrested June 27th at his home in Birmingham. He was denied bond last
month.

> If convicted on all charges, Hudson could face up to 35 years in prison,
> fines totaling $1 million or both.

> Five other men were arrested along with Hudson after authorities found
> hundreds of weapons in DeKalb, Etowah, Marshall and Jefferson counties.
> The arrests were the result of a continuing investigation.