5/27: Brief Update: 4/21: The grand jury in Grand Rapids, MI has handed down new indictments. They are currently under seal. We do not know if they are simply superseding indictments against people who have already been charged, or if these indictments target people who have yet to be arrested. They are expected to be unsealed this week. Frank Ambrose is said to have been traveling around the country, both to an EF! gathering in Florida (he offered and paid for the airfare of other people to this gathering) and to the West Coast, following the April 10th, 2007 raid on his residence. He is suspected to have begun cooperating with the FBI shortly after that raid. The below is public information: Frank Ambrose: Plea Agreement Frank Ambrose: Search Warrant from April, 2007 (redacted) Marie Mason: Search Warrant *There is an active grand jury convened in Grand Rapids, MI investigating the actions that Ambrose plead guilty to. It is likely that this Grand Jury will produce new indictments against unknown individuals and possibly hand down superseding indictments of previously indicted people. The above plea agreement details those actions and the extent of Ambrose's pledged cooperation with the FBI. *The fifth unindicted individual referenced in the above search warrant, Jesse Waters, is being represented by a known NLG activist attorney. He is aware of the possibility of an upcoming indictment. There is absolutely no information to suggest that Jesse Waters is cooperating with the government. *Page 9 of 13 number 12 reveals CS-1 (believed to be Ambrose) has provided information to the government on a large number of people. We do not have these names: "12.CS-I's proffer statement provided intricate details on Ambrose and Mason's direct involvement in over 20 acts of animal rights terrorism and eco-terrorism. These acts were committed within the states of Indiana, Michigan, and Virginia during the aforementioned time frame. CS-I reported the majority of the incidents were "officially" claimed by utilizing anonymous e-mail and/or letter communications through the ELF's press office. In addition to providing details regarding his/her knowledge and/or involvement in these direct actions, CS-I identified an additional 15 ELF adherents who assisted in the commission and/or planning of these events." |