Article: U.S. says white supremacist knew about shooting spree.

Byline: John Biemer

CHICAGO _ Federal prosecutors have evidence they say demonstrates that white supremacist Matthew Hale likely knew in advance that a member of his World Church of the Creator planned to go on a shooting rampage targeting minorities, according to a government motion filed this week.

The filing seeks permission from U.S. District Judge James T. Moody to admit evidence of Hale's close relationship with follower Benjamin Smith in Hale's trial next month on charges he solicited the murder of U.S. District Judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow. Hale also is charged with three counts of obstructing justice.

Prosecutors say the evidence outlined ...

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