During the 1980s , Brakke , once a farmer , was involved with Posse Comitatus - style groups that promoted fictitious financial instruments , bogus trusts and similar schemes .
Brakke is a long - time sovereign citizen activist from North Dakota .
During the 1980s , citizen activist , once a farmer , was involved with Posse Comitatus - style groups that promoted fictitious financial instruments , bogus trusts and similar schemes .
Brakke is a long - time sovereign citizen activist from North Dakota .