Court Throws Out Secessionist Leaders
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Two leaders of the Republic of Texas secessionist movement were ejected from the courtroom at their own trial in Alpine, Texas, after repeatedly interrupting jury selection. Richard McLaren and his chief lieutenant, Robert Otto, are accused of leading an armed standoff with law enforcement officers last spring. State District Judge Kenneth DeHart removed the defendants from the courtroom for the third time when they refused to remain quiet.
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