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12 Nuclear Resisters Convicted for Trespassing at Nuclear Bomb Plant

HeadlineMay 13, 2011

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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