Jury finds Spokane 3 protesters guilty of federal conspiracy charges

The defendants could face up to 6 years in federal prison and/or $250,000 in fines. An appeal is expected

By: Erin Sellers, Valerie Osier, Daisy Zavala Magaña

Outlets: RANGE Media

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 800

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Nearly a year ago, former city council president Ben Stuckart posted on Facebook, asking people to come to the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building and sit in front of the bus that was scheduled to take detained immigrants from Spokane to Tacoma — including a young Venezuelan man who had been under his care.

Hundreds of Spokanites responded, and later, nine were arrested on federal felony charges, accusing them of committing a conspiracy …

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