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Panel members discussed the incidents at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, and the shootout at Ruby Ridge, Idaho. They were very critical of government actions related to these…

Mr. Dees talked about the militia movement one year after the Oklahoma City bombing. He is on a national tour to publicize his new book which criticizes white supremacist groups. His…

Members of the Terrorism Subcommittee briefed reporters on the final report concering the investigation into the incident at Ruby Ridge. The report criticized both Randy Weaver and the…

In the final day of hearings on the Ruby Ridge shootout, FBI Director Freeh described the incident as “a series of terribly flawed law enforcement operations.”

The subcommittee heard testimony about the Ruby Ridge, Idaho shootout.

Committee members heard testimony from two Justice Department officials who were involved with the internal investigation into the incident in which a member of the hostage resuce team…

Committee members heard testimony from Kevin Harris, a close friend of Mr. Weaver who was present at the house when the standoff began. He insisted that Ms. Weaver should not have been shot…

The subcommittee heard testimony from former Justice Department officials on their investigations into the Ruby Ridge incident.

FBI administrators testified about their roles in the Ruby Ridge incident. Mr. Potts was suspended after the incident.

Agent Matthews testified about a discredited internal disciplinary report he wrote about the Ruby Ridge shootout. He blamed agents at the scene for the shortcomings of the operation. Mr.…

FBI agents and negotiators testified on the rules of engagement, or special shooting rules, concerning the Ruby Ridge incident. Mr. Glenn, who was commander during the Ruby Ridge incident,…

Committee members heard testimony from U.S. Marshals Service deputies and the former U.S. attorney in Idaho concerning their involvement in the exchange of gunfire which resulted in two…

Committee members heard testimony from U.S. Marshals Service officials concerning their involvement in the exchange of gunfire which resulted in two civilian and one marshal death.

Committee members heard testimony from F.B.I. sharpshooters concerning the incidents surrounding the shooting of members of the Weaver family. They focused on such issues as why unarmed…

After an executive session in which the sniper who shot Ms. Weaver took the fifth amendment to avoid self-incrimination, committee members heard further testimony from U.S. Marshals Service…

Director Magaw testified about the Ruby Ridge standoff, stating that while the deaths should never have happened, the fault still lies with Randy Weaver and his illegal actions.

The Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology and Government Information heard testimony from Mr. Fadeley whose testimony resulted in the weapons violation charges against Randy Weaver. Mr.…

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents testified about their involvement in the 1992 incident in northern Idaho standoff which resulted in the death of Randy Weaver’s wife and son…

Randy Weaver continued his testimony before the subcommittee. During Sara Weaver’s testimony about her mother’s death, she approached the door exhibit and, surrounded by subcommittee…