By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER
Associated Press Writer
ADRIAN, Mich. – The leader of a self-proclaimed group of “Christian warriors” had lofty ambitions: Set up chapters around the U.S., stockpile a massive cache of weapons and even establish his own country as he prepared to battle the Antichrist, authorities say.
David Brian Stone never got too far in his plans. His influence didn’t appear to extend much beyond a close circle of family and friends, and associates say other militias refused to come to his defense during raids late last month.
“These guys may have felt in their mind that they were a part of this brotherhood,” said Andrew Arena, head of the FBI in Detroit. “The reality is I don’t think they’ve got a whole lot of support.”