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May 13, 2011

12 Nuclear Resisters Convicted For Trespassing at Nuclear Bomb Plant 
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Twelve anti-nuclear activists have been convicted of federal trespass
for protesting at the the Y12 nuclear weapons plant in Oak Ridge,
Tennessee. The Y12 facility processes uranium for new hydrogen bombs
being built to replace W76 warheads on Trident submarine ballistic
missiles. The activists face up to one year in prison and a $100,000
fine. Seven of the defendants, including Sister Ardeth Platte and Sister
Carol Gilbert, have already been taken into federal custody.



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