A 68-year-old antigovernment activist who is facing prison for minting his own currency is now seeking a new trial while opposing the federal government’s attempt to seek forfeiture of $7 million in coins and silver bars. ... In his latest move, (Bernard) von NotHaus, pictured, filed legal papers with the court on May 21, claiming his mother, Mary “Suzy” Nothhouse of Estero, Fla., owns 16,000 ounces of silver bars purchased in 2005 from Sunshine Minting Inc. in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The silver bars were among an estimated $7 million worth of silver and coins – eight tons – seized in 2007 by the FBI. Items at the private mint in Idaho included “Tea Party” and “Ron Paul” dollars being promoted by von NotHaus through his National Organization for the Repeal of the Federal Reserve Act (NORFED), court documents say/Bill Morlin, HateWatch. More here. (2007 AP file photo)

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