(CN) — A former member of a group accused of illegally settling in the desert of West Texas gained protections on Wednesday against the group’s leader. Melanated People of Power is Tanner’s movement to help Black people acquire property in sparsely populated Loving County, Texas. According to Rhea, Tanner grew distrustful of her after learning that the state had subpoenaed her in the case. Rhea testified the two would show up at her food truck and follow her to places she knew they did not regularly go to. I’ve seen how you can have people dealt with.”