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In August of 1992, Randy Weaver's family came under siege by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). The 11 day siege would come to be known as the "Ruby Ridge Incident". During the Ruby Ridge Incident, Randy's wife Vicki, their 14 year old son Samuel, and the family dog, Striker, were killed. Additionally, United States Marshall William Degen also lost his life. When you listen you will hear how the ATF committed crimes to entrap Randy Weaver, how they stalked him and his family for months prior to forced contact, and how Randy Weaver successfully sued the US Government and was awarded a settlement of $3.1 million dollars for their agencies' wrongdoings. However, the most important piece not to be overlooked, is how much the FBI and the ATF tried to cover up their mistakes to mask the truth ...
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