Their purpose , prosecutors said , was to assault African-Americans because of Obama 's win . Police says three men conspired to intimidate African - Americans . They ' ve pleaded not guilty of conspiracy to interfere with civil rights . One held without bail ; other out on bail with explosive device . Prosecutors : Men went to African - American homes , assaulted 3 people .
Police says three men conspired to intimidate African - Americans . They ' ve pleaded not guilty of conspiracy to interfere with civil rights . One held without bail ; other out on bail with explosive device . Prosecutors : Men went to African - American homes , assaulted 3 people .