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March 28, 2024

Ammon Bundy returning to downtown Portland jail

PORTLAND, Ore. — Ammon and Ryan Bundy will be reunited at a downtown Portland jail.

The men who are awaiting trial on charges related to the armed occupation of an Oregon bird sanctuary were recently separated, with Ammon Bundy shipped to a jail in outer northeast Portland.

On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Jones granted Ryan Bundy's request to have them housed in the same jail as they prepare their legal defense ahead of the September trial.

Though jail officials prefer to have co-defendants separated, the judge said this is "an exceptional case and an exceptional relationship."

Also Monday, the judge allowed standoff defendant Jason Patrick to be released from custody before trial.

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