Alleged leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group to be held without bail after arrest
Two others arrested in Maryland as group is linked to six killings, including a US border patrol agent
A Maryland court on Tuesday ordered a blogger known as Ziz who allegedly leads a cult-like group connected to six killings held without bail.
The blogger, Jack LaSota, 34, of Berkeley, California, was arrested on Sunday along with Michelle Zajko, 32, of Media, Pennsylvania; and Daniel Blank, 26, of Sacramento, California. They face charges including trespassing, obstructing and hindering and possession of a handgun in a vehicle.
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