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Ammon Bundy
Bundy holding a microphone and gesturing
Born
Ammon Edward Bundy

(1975-09-01) September 1, 1975 (age 48)[1][2]
Bunkerville, Nevada
NationalityAmerican
OccupationCar fleet manager[3]
Known for
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Political partyRepublican[4]
SpouseLisa[5]
Children6[5]

Ammon Edward Bundy (born September 1, 1975)[2] is an American car fleet manager[8] who is best known for leading the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, an incident that began on January 2, 2016. He was arrested on January 26, 2016, following an armed confrontation with local and federal law enforcement, in which one of the militants was killed.[9]

He is the son of Cliven Bundy, who was the central figure of the Bundy standoff in 2014.

Early life and Bundy standoff

Bundy was born in 1975 in Nevada to Cliven and Carol Bundy, and resided in Phoenix, Arizona before moving to Idaho. He has thirteen siblings, including Ryan (born 1972), who participated in the militia occupation.[1][10]

On April 10, 2014, Bundy was tasered by federal agents and threatened by police dogs. Arizona state representative Kelly Townsend said of the incident, "Watching that video last night created a visceral reaction in me."[11][12]

2016 militant occupation

Main article: Occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

Prelude to the occupation

Ranchers Dwight and Steve Hammond were found guilty of arson in 2012 due to fires they had started on federal land adjacent to their property in 2001 and 2006. By late 2015, the Hammond case had attracted the attention of Ammon and Ryan Bundy. They publicized the situation via social media, drawing interest from militia groups outside Oregon who sought to publicly endorse the Hammonds to draw attention to unrelated issues.[13] The Hammonds rejected the offers of assistance, with Hammond attorney W. Alan Schroeder writing that "neither Ammon Bundy nor anyone within his group/organization speak for the Hammond family."[14]

In December 2015, Bundy and Ryan Payne set up residence in Burns. The same month, they organized a meeting at the Harney County fairgrounds to rally support for their efforts.[13]

Bundy and Payne both planned the occupation in late 2015, meeting with the Hammonds that November. Payne was reported to have visited the wildlife refuge multiple times during that period.[15]

Bundy said he has been "labeled and treated as a terrorist" prior to the standoff.[16]

Occupation

At the beginning of January 2016, Bundy led the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and took over the government complex at the south end of Malheur Lake. He referred to his group as the Citizens for Constitutional Freedom and remarked that it could be a lengthy stay.[17]

Bundy's father Cliven said he was not involved in the occupation, stating it was "not exactly what I thought should happen".[18]

Early in the standoff, a Twitter user claiming to be Bundy tweeted a statement, comparing the group to Rosa Parks. The account was later found to be a hoax.[19] Despite this, other involved militants have made comparisons with Parks.[20]

Arrest and legal proceedings

On January 26, federal authorities arrested Ammon Bundy, his brother Ryan, and three other militants involved in the occupation, following a shootout that killed another militant, LaVoy Finicum.[21][22][23][24] They will face "federal felony charges of conspiracy to impede federal officers from discharging their official duties through the use of force, intimidation or threats."[9]

On January 27, Bundy, through his lawyer, urged those remaining at the refuge to stand down and go home.[25]

Also on January 27, a crowdfunding campaign was set up to raise funds for Bundy's legal defense.[26]

On January 29, Bundy appeared before a judge alongside several other jailed militants. He stood in court and explained the motives of the occupation to the judge, saying that "[his] only goal from the beginning was to protect freedom for the people." However, he and the other militants were denied bail, with the judge saying she would not release them while the occupation continues.[27][28][29]

Personal life

Bundy has a wife, Lisa, as well as six children and 46 nieces and nephews.[5][30]

References

  1. ^ a b c Siemaszko, Corky (January 4, 2016). "Meet Ammon and Ryan Bundy, the Activists Leading the Oregon Standoff". NBC News. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "United States District Court for the District of Oregon". Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  3. ^ Ellis, Ralph; Yan, Holly; Sidner, Sara (January 11, 2016). "Leader of armed protesters in Oregon took out $530,000 federal loan". CNN. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Resnick, Gideon; Suebsaeng, Asawin (January 1, 2016). "Who the Hell Is Ammon Bundy, the Oregon Militia Ringleader?". The Daily Beast. United States. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  5. ^ a b c The Oregonian Staff (January 22, 2016). "Faces of the Malheur occupation: Meet the militants and their visitors". The Oregonian (OregonLive.com). Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  6. ^ Sepulvado, John (January 3, 2016). "Explainer: The Bundy Militia's Particular Brand Of Mormonism". OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting). Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  7. ^ "Booking Information for Ammon Bundy". Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. January 27, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  8. ^ Nagourney, Adam (April 24, 2014). "A Defiant Rancher Savors the Audience That Rallied to His Side". The New York Times. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  9. ^ a b "1 killed as Ammon Bundy, 4 others arrested in Oregon amid shots fired – FBI". Russia Today. January 26, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  10. ^ Wolf, Carissa; Holley, Peter; Lowery, Wesley (January 3, 2016). "Armed men, led by Bundy brothers, take over federal building in rural Oregon". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  11. ^ Brean, Henry (April 10, 2014). "Bundy vs. BLM: Interest in cattle dispute widens". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  12. ^ Miller, Dan; Keneally, Meghan; Gorman, Ryan (April 11, 2014). "Moment federal agents tasered son of last Nevada rancher caught on tape as critics accuse officers of acting like they're in 'Tiananmen Square' in fight over right to graze land". Daily Mail. Retrieved January 22, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ a b Zaitz, Les (December 30, 2015). "Militiamen, ranchers in showdown for soul of Burns". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. ISSN 8750-1317. Archived from the original on January 3, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Stack, Liam (January 2, 2016). "Militiamen Occupy Oregon Wildlife Refuge in Protest of Ranchers' Prison Terms". The New York Times. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  15. ^ Brosseau, Carli (January 11, 2016). "Oregon occupation planned for months by Ammon Bundy and Montana militia leader". The Oregonian (Portland, Oregon; OregonLive.com). Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  16. ^ Simon, Dan; Yan, Holly (January 5, 2016). "Who are Cliven and Ammon Bundy?". WFMZ-TV 69 News, Serving Eastern PA and Western NJ. Retrieved January 11, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ Moore, Wanda; Lerten, Barney (January 4, 2016) [1st pub. January 3, 2016]. "Militia leader explains takeover, says group has name: Calling selves 'Citizens for Constitutional Freedom'". Bend, Oregon: KTVZ. Archived from the original on January 4, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ Wilson, Jason (January 3, 2016). "Oregon militia threatens showdown with US agents at wildlife refuge". The Guardian. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  19. ^ Raymond, Laurel (January 6, 2016). "How A Racist Troll Pretended To Be Ammon Bundy On Twitter And Punked Most Of The Media". ThinkProgress. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  20. ^ Yardley, William (January 16, 2016). "Two weeks in, the Oregon refuge standoff is stuck 'in limbo'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  21. ^ Johnson, Alex; Blankstein, Andrew (January 26, 2016). "Oregon Occupation Leaders Ammon and Ryan Bundy Arrested, One Dead". NBC News. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  22. ^ Woolington, Rebecca (January 26, 2016). "Pete Santilli: Militants supporter says Ammon Bundy in custody". The Oregonian (OregonLive.com). Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  23. ^ KATU.com Staff (January 26, 2016). "Leader of Oregon occupation Ammon Bundy, at least 8 others detained". KATU News: On Your Side. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  24. ^ Zaitz, Les (January 26, 2016). "Oregon standoff spokesman Robert 'LaVoy' Finicum killed, Bundys in custody after gunfight near Burns". Oregon Live. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  25. ^ "Ammon Bundy Tells Supporters to 'Go Home and Hug Your Families'". NBC Los Angeles. January 27, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  26. ^ "Ammon Bundy Legal Defense Fund". NBC Los Angeles. January 27, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  27. ^ Bernstein, Maxine (January 29, 2016). "Judge won't release Oregon standoff defendants as long as refuge occupation continues". Oregon Live. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  28. ^ "Feds keep Bundy, militia in jail until trial". KOIN. Associated Press. January 29, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  29. ^ Ellis, Ralph; Sidner, Sara; Castillo, Mariano (January 29, 2016). "Oregon standoff suspects denied bond". CNN. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  30. ^ Fuller, Jaime; Blake, Aaron (April 14, 2014). "The long fight between the Bundys and the federal government, from 1989 to today". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. Retrieved January 23, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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