In separate, short hearings, U.S. Magistrate Judge Noelle Collins then handed the officers the indictment against them and told them she was releasing them on their own recognizance.

Boone, 35, Hays, 31, and Myers, 27, all face charges of depriving Hall of his constitutional rights and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Myers also faces a charge of destruction of evidence relating to destroying Hall’s cellphone, and Colletta, 25, faces a charge of attempting to obstruct grand jury proceedings.

All were accompanied by their union-provided attorneys. Four federal prosecutors looked on, as well as FBI agents, media, court staff and others.

Collins told the four that they would have to remove any guns in their homes within 24 hours. Hays had some and Boone had “quite a few,” Collins said, citing a report.

Although the judge cautioned all four not to talk to victims or potential witnesses, including co-defendants, she allowed Hays and Colletta to continue living together. The pair have been in a romantic relationship since the time of the protests, the indictment says.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys declined to comment after the hearings.