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Seven Talks with Tim DeChristopher #2: Crashing an Oil & Gas Auction

In this second in a series of exclusive interviews, Tim DeChristopher explains why the auction of oil and gas parcels in Utah's wilderness came to be a target of his civil disobedience.

He tells the story of how he came to be holding bid card #70 in the auction room, what went through his mind, how he weighed his choices, and what he finally decided to do.

His trial on federal felony charges is scheduled for February 28th in Salt Lake City.