Arrow pleads not guilty to federal charges

Summary

Environmental activist Tre Arrow pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and arson charges against him in U.S. District Court in Portland Monday. The 34-year old environmentalist appeared before Judge Dennis Hubel after seeking asylum and fighting extradition.

Story Published: Mar 3, 2008 at 3:28 PM PST

Story Updated: Mar 3, 2008 at 8:57 PM PST

Arrow pleads not guilty to federal charges

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Environmental activist Tre Arrow pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and arson charges against him in U.S. District Court in Portland Monday.

The 34-year old environmentalist appeared before Judge Dennis Hubel after seeking asylum in Canada since 2004 and fighting extradition.

The judge scheduled Arrow's trial for May 6 and ordered Arrow be held as a flight risk and potential danger pending the trial.

Hubel also ordered the Multnomah County jail to provide Arrow with a raw vegan diet as soon as possible.

Arrow is accused of taking part in acts of destruction and is well known for camping out on a ledge on the U.S. Forest Service building in downtown Portland for several days during the summer of 2000.

- KATU reporter Bob Heye contributed to this report.

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