The most popular programs for the Ruby Ridge Incident Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=493 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:45:29 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony about the 1992 FBI shootout at the cabin of Randy Weaver and his family in northern Idaho that resulted in the deaths of Weaver's wife, son and a federal marshal. Senator Craig, while not a member of the Judiciary Committee, made a statement as the "home state" senator. The door of the cabin with a bullet hole in the glass was displayed. Testifying about the events for the first time in public, Mr. Weaver said he was the victim of a vengeful government campaign. He believed his wife was shot intentionally. Earlier this year the FBI agreed to a settlement in Mr. Weaver's civil suit against them by agreeing to pay $3.1 million to the family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66973-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66973-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67688-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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, testified that he was a scapegoat for higher FBI officials when an investigation of the shootout started. His version of events contradicted statements given by Larry Potts, a senior FBI official. Deputy U.S. Marshal Smith upheld Glenn's testimony. Mr. Sullivan was attorney for four other FBI agents whom he said would invoke their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refuse to testify. The subcommittee chairman later reported that the four agents expressed this intent to the subcommittee in a closed session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67211-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67211-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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 and a federal marshal. Agents defended their use of an informer to lure Mr. Weaver, a white separatist, into a weapons violation that led to the confrontation. A tape recording was played of conversations between the informer and Mr. Weaver. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67014-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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 members, described the events from her perspective. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67221-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT FBI administrators testified about their roles in the Ruby Ridge incident. Mr. Potts was suspended after the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67271-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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 Mrs. Weaver was fired upon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67153-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67153-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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 civilian and one marshal death. Each of the witnesses paid tribute to their fallen comrade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67248-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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 officials on the the 1992 incident. Their testimony focused on their approach to serving the warrant to Mr. Weaver and how the ensuing conflict evolved. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67099-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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. Fadeley's electronically-altered voice could be heard, but Mr. Fadeley was concealed behind a screen for security purposes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67023-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67023-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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. Gritz was called in as a negotiator because of his background in Special Forces. Randy Weaver had also been a member of Special Forces. Neighbors of Randy Weaver also testified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67238-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67238-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67273-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67159-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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 and that the federal marshals fired first. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67345-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony from former Justice Department officials on their investigations into the Ruby Ridge incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67290-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67679-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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 fatally wounded Mrs. Weaver. One of the witnesses, Mr. Miller, directed the investigation into the gunfire exchange portion of the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67424-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony about the Ruby Ridge, Idaho shootout. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67656-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67656-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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 Department of Justice for the standoff which resulted in three deaths. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69080-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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 incidents. They also responded to audience questions. Mr. Walter wrote [Every Knee Shall Bow], published by Public Affairs Books. Mr. Thibodeau and Mr. Whiteson wrote [A Place Called Waco: A Survivor's Story], published by Public Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156773-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156773-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT 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 organization has tracked approximately 800 groups in the U.S. ranging from militant tax protestors to domestic terrorists. He stated that the common belief in the militia movement is that there is a conspiracy to disarm U.S. citizens and turn the nation over to an evil international government. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Dees took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71246-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Ms. LeBrecht discussed the legislative agenda for House of Representatives which returns from August break today. In the newspaper roundtable, Mayor Morial and Rep. Shays talked about the morning headline stories. In the point-counterpoint segment, Mr. Boulet and Mr. Yzaguirre debated whether English should be the official language of the U.S. Senator Specter, chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Terrorism, talked about the continuing Ruby Ridge hearings via remote connection from the hearing room. Ms. Lee described an ad campaign the Coalition for Change is launching today in support of a balanced federal budget. Mr. Malashenko talked about the puppet show "Kukly" which features sketches of Russian President Yeltsin and other government figures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66966-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66966-1 Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 GMT