Militia accused of plotting war on US government

By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press Writer

WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Prosecutors say members of a Christian militia group hoped to touch off an uprising against the U.S. government by killing police officers.

Nine members of the Michigan-based Hutaree are in custody. They are accused of plotting to kill a police officer and slaughter scores more by bombing the funeral.

Prosecutors say the Hutaree were planning an attack sometime in April. During weekend raids in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, authorities seized guns but would not say whether they found explosives.

On its Web site, Hutaree says its name means "Christian warrior." The group quotes several Bible passages and declares that members are preparing to do battle with the Antichrist.