Aftermath of Waco siege

Title

Aftermath of Waco siege

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

21 Apr 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:04:00

Description

Report on the aftermath of a siege in Waco, Texas, which culminated in a fire killing cult leader David Koresh and many of his followers. Governor of Texas Ann Richards comments at a memorial service. Former cult member Mark Brow(?) comments. President Bill Clinton reacts to criticism that the FBI handled the situation badly. Lawyer for David Koresh, Dick DeGuerin also comments. Mark Phillips reports.

Contributors

Bill Clinton; Mark Phillips; Dick DeGuerin; Ann Richards; Mark Brow(?)

Keywords

USA; Deaths; Suicide; Fires; Policing practice; Sieges; Texas; Waco; FBI; Religious leaders; Religious sects; David Koresh

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