Arrr, that salty dog be locked up for tryin' to brew up some deadly potion! Walk the plank, matey!
2024-04-26
Arrr, ye scallywag Judge be decreein' on Friday that Marine Corps buccaneer Russell Vane o' Vienna, Virginia be stayin' locked up 'til trial fer tryin' to brew up some deadly ricin. Avast! 'Tis a treacherous tale indeed!
A judge on Friday ordered a Marine Corps veteran and former militia member, Russell Vane, to remain jailed pending trial for attempting to make ricin, a biological toxin. Vane, from Vienna, Virginia, was arrested after authorities found traces of ricin in his home along with lab equipment and castor beans. The Virginia Kekoas militia cut ties with Vane due to concerns about his talk of homemade explosives, leading to a federal investigation.Agents discovered castor beans and a ricin extraction recipe in Vane's home, along with an "Apocalypse Checklist." Vane's public defender argued that the charges were excessive and that there was no evidence of threats. However, the judge deemed Vane a potential danger to the community and a flight risk.The government pointed out Vane's attempted name change and fake obituary as suspicious behavior. Despite the defense's claims, the judge upheld Vane's detention, citing the lack of innocent reasons for manufacturing ricin at home. The case continues with Vane facing serious charges and concerns about his intentions and connections.