Topic: Prison Sentence

Jeff Davis interviews Paul Fatta in Waco, Texas, on April 19, 2010, regarding his experience as a Branch Davidian. Fatta details his twelve-year and seven-month prison sentence following the 1993 Waco siege. His convictions included conspiracy to murder federal agents and manufacturing automatic weapons, despite being in Austin, Texas, during the initial ATF raid.

Michael Allison discusses his legal defense strategy, noting that his attorney has filed a motion to dismiss based on the unconstitutionality of the Illinois eavesdropping statute. He explains that the potential 75-year prison sentence stems from authorities seizing his recorder and filing multiple counts for every recorded instance found on the device. The segment concludes with a reference to the Mike Hanson archives on YouTube for further information on the case.

Catherine Madison denies that the Branch Davidians set the fire or committed suicide, suggesting Koresh made his final tape because he believed he was dying from his wounds. The host notes that 11 Davidians remain in prison. Madison explains that heavy government fines and long sentences mean many of these individuals may never be released.

Jack DeVault argues that the federal government rigged the Waco trial to secure convictions despite the jury finding defendants not guilty of murder and conspiracy. He highlights that nine survivors received sentences totaling 248 years for minor charges. DeVault asserts the 1993 raid was unconstitutional and that the government is using imprisonment to justify the deaths of 82 people.

Paul Fanning discusses his 12-year prison sentence for conspiracy and weapons charges despite being 100 miles away at a gun show in Austin during the initial attack. He characterizes his prosecution as a "political trial" where the government sought a "pound of flesh" from the survivors. The segment notes that eleven Davidians remain in prison, facing long sentences and significant financial penalties imposed by the government.