2 Militia Members Guilty in Explosion Plot
Two anti-government militia members were convicted Tuesday on federal charges of conspiring to blow up two massive propane storage tanks in a Sacramento suburb.
Kevin Patterson, 44, of Camino and Charles Kiles, 52, of Placerville face up to life in prison after they were convicted of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, and up to 20 years in prison for conspiracy to use a destructive device. The attack never took place.
It was the second trial for the former members of the San Joaquin County Militia on charges they intended to blow up the 12-million-gallon tanks in suburban Elk Grove. The first 12-member jury deadlocked six months ago, with 11 voting for conviction.
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