The woman who, along with her husband, held police at bay during a nine-month standoff in 2007 over tax evasion has apologized to the community.Elaine Brown's apology appeared in Plain Facts, a monthly publication written by Plainfield residents.She said she and her husband Ed were trying to advance the "cause of justice." She went on to say they "failed to take into account the impact we were having on others in the town. We failed to realize the fear, anxiety and impact we were causing these good people."Now, seven years later, I realize the wrong I have done to you all."Elaine and Ed Brown, now both in their 70s, will likely spend the rest of their lives in prison. 12967056

The woman who, along with her husband, held police at bay during a nine-month standoff in 2007 over tax evasion has apologized to the community.

Elaine Brown's apology appeared in Plain Facts, a monthly publication written by Plainfield residents.



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She said she and her husband Ed were trying to advance the "cause of justice." She went on to say they "failed to take into account the impact we were having on others in the town. We failed to realize the fear, anxiety and impact we were causing these good people.



"Now, seven years later, I realize the wrong I have done to you all."



Elaine and Ed Brown, now both in their 70s, will likely spend the rest of their lives in prison.