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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1997
Page
5
A chronology covers the 1995 bombing at Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, McVeigh and Nichols arrests, suspect identifications, and the lengthy 1997 trial. It notes trials, appeals, death-sentence rulings, and jury verdicts with dates from 1995 through 1997, including Reno authorization and Matsch court actions.
Nichols, 42, was convicted of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and eight counts of involuntary manslaughter for the eight federal agents among the 168 killed in the blast. He was acquitted on separate charges of using a weapon of mass destruction and destruction by explosive. The verdict followed McVeigh’s conviction six months earlier.
Survivors and relatives of the Oklahoma City federal building bombing voiced anger relief and shock after Terry Nichols was found guilty of conspiring with Timothy McVeigh and involuntary manslaughter in 168 deaths. District Attorney Macy promised state murder charges. others called for healing while some supported possible death penalty.
President Clinton said the Tuesday verdict against Terry Nichols should offer a measure of comfort to Oklahoma City victims families. He noted no legal ruling eases loss but the McVeigh Nichols prosecutions show Americans stand with Oklahoma City. Attorney General Reno and FBI Director Freeh said they kept their promise to pursue justice.
The Associated Press reports that authorities knew of the bombing plot and ignored evidence pointing to other suspects. The account highlights possible negligence or misjudgment by government officials in handling the threat.
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