U.S. makes settlement in '92 Idaho siege
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Randy Weaver and his three surviving children received $3.1 million from the US government because his wife and teenage son were killed by federal agents during a 1992 standoff at their home in Ruby Ridge, ID. The government did not admit doing anything wrong. A Senate investigation is planned.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Hearings held on 1993 Waco cult siege
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The House committees investigating the Waco incident heard testimony from a number of high-ranking officials from Jul 19 to Aug 1, 1995. Janet Reno, Webster L Hubbell, Lloyd Bentsen and Branch Davidian lawyers testified. A young girl alleged that David Koresh molested her when she was 10.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Investigations of Texas cult compound tragedy continue
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Arson investigators issued a preliminary report stating that the fire at the Branch Davidians complex was set by cult members. Six of the remaining Branch Davidians dispute this finding. The death toll was revised downward from 86 to 72, and cult leader David Koresh's body was recovered.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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