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Officials gather in D.C. to announce criminal charges against Maude family dropped

“Just imagine a government that would be willing to de facto orphan American children over a mere dispute of 25 acres of land,” said Secretary Brooke Rollins.

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Keely Covello
Apr 30, 2025
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Charles and Heather Maude with attorney Brett Tolman speak at the USDA press conference this morning.

Lawmakers and officials stood with the Maude family Wednesday outside the USDA building in D.C. to announce criminal charges against the young ranchers dropped.

As reported, Charles and Heather Maude of Caputa, South Dakota faced 20 years in prison and $5…

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