Militia Co-Founders Convicted of Attempting to Murder Federal Agents
Two men planned an armed attack on immigrants and border agents at the Texas-Mexico border.
- Jonathan S. O'Dell and Bryan C. Perry were found guilty of over 30 felony counts each, including attempting to murder federal agents.
- The men co-founded the 2nd American Militia and planned to shoot immigrants and any federal agents who intervened.
- Their plot was disrupted when an FBI team served a search warrant, leading to a confrontation where Perry fired at agents.
- Perry has a criminal history, including a past felony conviction for aggravated robbery and a recent escape from custody.
- Both men face a minimum of 10 years in prison, with sentencing dates yet to be determined.