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Press Mention News-Sentinel July 14, 1994

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Protesters' bonds set at $1,000

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Fifty-two Earth First protesters arrested Monday after blocking the entrance to Watts Bar Nuclear Plant for three hours were ordered to post $1,000 bond each or remain in jail until a July 19 preliminary hearing on criminal trespassing charges. TVA officials reported at least $4,000 in property damage from the blockade. The article documents the arraignments and allegations of improper conduct by both TVA investigators and Rhea County law enforcement.

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