In 2007, the agency closed the canyon, once inhabited by Anasazi communities, following the discovery that unauthorized trail construction had damaged archaeological sites. <\/p>\n
In separate motions, Lyman and two of his co-defendants, blogger Monte Wells and Shane Marian, sought to dismiss misdemeanor charges arising from the May 10 event, while Franklin Holliday did not participate. <\/p>\n
Lyman's attorney Jared Stubbs argued federal prosecutors failed to adequately outline the alleged conspiracy, which entailed extensive media coverage promoting the illegal ride. <\/p>\n
But Shelby found the basis of charges to be plainly obvious. <\/p>\n
\"The allegation is the four of you conspired to illegally ride in the canyon and then you went and did it,\" he said. <\/p>\n
bmaffly@sltrib.com<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/p>\n See the original post: In 2007, the agency closed the canyon, once inhabited by Anasazi communities, following the discovery that unauthorized trail construction had damaged archaeological sites. In separate motions, Lyman and two of his co-defendants, blogger Monte Wells and Shane Marian, sought to dismiss misdemeanor charges arising from the May 10 event, while Franklin Holliday did not participate. Continue reading
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