Ruby Ridge Fallout
Here’s what happened to some of the key players in the 1992 Randy Weaver siege:
Larry Potts
Acting deputy director of the FBI
Censured, but permanent promotion recommended
Gene Glenn
Approved rules of engagement
Removed from post, suspended for 15 days, censured
Richard Rogers
Wrote rules of engagement
Suspended 10 days, censured
Lon Horiuchi
Sharpshooter, killed Vicki Weaver
No punishment by federal government. Charged Thursday with manslaughter in Boundary County.
Kevin Harris
Weaver family friend
Acquitted in federal court on murder, conspiracy and weapons charges in the death of Deputy U.S. Marshal William Degan. Is pursuing a $10 million lawsuit against the government. Charged Thursday with murder in Boundary County.
Randy Weaver
Convicted of failure to appear in court
Acquitted of murder, conspiracy and weapons violations. He and his family received $3.1 million to settle their lawsuits against the government.
Source: Staff research
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