CESNUR - center for studies on new religions

Flames engulf the Branch Davidian compound near Wacowaco and brach davidians updates

2001 Updates

"Reno Expresses Waco Doubts"
by Dan Mangan ("New York Post," November 21, 2000)

"Ex-prosecutor declares he's innocent in Waco case"
by Tim Bryant ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," November 14, 2000)

"Waco case prosecutor enters plea"
(Associated Press," November 14, 2000)

"Former Waco federal prosecutor will surrender to federal authorities"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," November 10, 2000)

"Former U.S. attorney is accused of obstructing Waco investigation"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," November 9, 2000)

"Letter from Gerald H. Goldstein to Sen. John Danforth"
("Dallas Morning News," November 9, 2000)

"Bill Johnston letter and statement"
("Dallas Morning News," November 9, 2000)

"Prosecutor Is Indicted in Davidian Inquiry"
("New York Times," November 9, 2000)

"Former Waco prosecutor indicted"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News," November 9, 2000)

"Former federal prosecutor Bill Johnston indicted by special grand jury"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," November 9, 2000)

"Former Waco Prosecutor Indicted"
(Associated Press, November 9, 2000)

"Whistle-blowers deserve some leeway, not prosecution"
by William Johnston ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," November 8, 2000)

"Waco deputy U.S. marshal asked to return for testify before special grand jury"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald", November 7, 2000)

"Trio of Waco men who testify for special counsel say they feel retaliated against"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," October 30, 2000)

"Grand jury witnesses allege testimony isn't needed"
by Tim Bryant ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," October 27, 2000)

"Subpoenas of 5 Waco men by Special Counsel Danforth allowed to stand"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," October 26, 2000)

"Subpoenas upheld in Waco case"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," October 26, 2000)

"Text of letter from special counsel's office to Michael Kennedy"
("Dallas Morning News," October 25, 2000)

"Prosecutor's supporters seek immunity from subpoenas in Davidian case"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," October 25, 2000)

"Five more Waco residents subpoenaed for grand jury examining Davidian case"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Herald-Tribune," October 24, 2000)

"House committee report on Waco finds no government wrongdoing"
by Philip Dine ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," October 20, 2000)

"Report: Clinton, Reno deceived public about Waco tragedy"
by Lee Hancock and Michelle Mittelstadt ("Dallas Morning News," October 19, 2000)

"Judge to testify in inquiry by Waco counsel"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News," October 18, 2000)

"Judge to testify in Waco probe"
(UPI, October 18, 2000)

"Judge rejects second attempt to reopen Davidian lawsuit"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald, October 2, 2000)

"Judge Won't Reopen Davidian Lawsuit"
(Associated Press, October 1, 2000)

"Judge amends Davidian ruling"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," September 29, 2000)

"Branch Davidian Lawyers Plan Appeal"
(Associated Press, September 22, 2000)

"Davidians' wrongful death claims against U.S. are denied"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," September 21, 2000)

"Judge blames sect for Waco tragedy"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," September 21, 2000)

"Judge says David Koresh responsible for Mount Carmel tragedy"
by Tommy Witherspoon (Waco Tribune-Herald, September 21, 2000)

"Judge Clears U.S. in Waco Case"
by Troy Goodman (Associated Press, September 21, 2000)

"Davidians have prison terms cut"
("Dallas Morning News," September 20, 2000)

"Davidians' lawyer wants to present new evidence"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," September 19, 2000)

"Judge Reduces Davidians' Sentences"
(Associated Press, September 19, 2000)

"Attorney for Davidian survivors asks judge to step down from case"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," September 13, 2000)

"Davidians' attorney vents anger at judge"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," September 13, 2000)

"Judge in Waco case used obscenity in referring to Davidian witness, filing says"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," September 12, 2000)

"Waco Whistleblowing"
by Dave Kopel & Paul H. Blackman ("National Review Online," September 9, 2000)

"Danforth seeks to repair rift with judge over Waco case"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," September 9, 2000)

"Ex-federal prosecutor in Waco case may face indictment by Danforth"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," September 1, 2000)

"Danforth reportedly targets Waco siege whistleblower"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," September 1, 2000)

"Danforth reportedly targets Waco siege whistleblower"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," September 1, 2000)

"Ex-rival hired as counsel"
by Maro Robbins ("San Antonio Express," September 1, 2000)

"Whistleblower Waco Lawyer Targeted"
by C. Bryson Hull (Associated Press, September 1, 2000)

"Davidian arrested for having handgun at Dallas airport"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald, August 31, 2000)

"Judge cancels hearing on remaining Davidian issue"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," August 30, 2000)

"New Davidian evidence discovered"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," August 26, 2000)

"Counterpoint : Who should decide what the public needs to know?"
by Karen Foss ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," August 26, 2000)

"Judge Orders Waco Evidence"
(Associated Press, August 26, 2000)

"Memories of Waco tragedy linger in latest Texas standoff"
by Hugh Aynesworth ("Washington Times," August 21, 2000)

"Judge Orders FBI Testimony in Waco"
(Associated Press, August 15, 2000)

"Commentary : Americans should also be troubled by military involvement"
by Peter Donhowe ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," August 6, 2000)

"Clinton discusses Waco"
by Michelle Mittelstadt ("Dallas Morning News," August 3, 2000)

"Danforth Interviews Clinton About Waco Raid"
(Reuters, August, 2, 2000)

"Speed warning from Waco"
by Paul Greenburg ("Washington Times," (Editorial) July 30, 2000)

"Reno says raid concern shared"
by Michelle Mittelstadt ("Dallas Morning News," July 28, 2000)

"Reno says Clinton questioned her before Waco raid"
by James Vicini (Reuters, July 27, 2000)

"Reno Recalls Clinton-Waco Chat"
(AP, July 27, 2000)

"Danforth questions why FBI withheld information on Waco"
by Jerry Seper ("Washington Times," July 27, 2000)

"At hearing, Danforth absolves government in Waco fire"
by Philip Dine ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 27, 2000)

"Camera Expert Will Not Attend Waco"
by Matt Slagle (Associated Press, July 26, 2000)

"Clinton: 'Terrible Mistake' on Waco"
by Lawrence L. Knutson (Associated Press, July 26, 2000)

"Waco: a town that is trying to forget"
Greg Torode ("South China Morning Post," July 25, 2000)

"Semantic Difficulties in Danforth Report on Waco"
by Stuart A. Wright

"A Long Look Back at Waco"
("Christian Science Monitor," July 24, 2000)

"Waco report says earlier Justice inquiry incorrect, incomplete"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 24, 2000)

"Waco secrecy fed public mistrust, Danforth says"
by William H. Freivogel And Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 24, 2000)

"U.S. government 'did no evil' in Waco tragedy but lacked honesty"
by Connie Farrow ("UK-Independent," July 23, 2000)

Full Text of the Controversial Danforth Report (July 2000) - PDF Format

"Moviemaker says Waco report "just ticks me off"
by William H. Freivogel And Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 22, 2000)

"Counsel's input sought in Waco siege"
by Michelle Mittelstadt ("Dallas Morning News," July 22, 2000)

Excerpts from Danforth report and ongoing issues
("Dallas Morning News," July 22, 2000)

"This is not a close call"
by Terry Ganey and William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 22, 2000)

"Investigation Clears Agents At Waco"
by Susan Schmidt ("Washington Post," July 22, 2000)

"Special Counsel Danforth: Government acted properly at Mount Carmel"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 22, 2000)

"Burying the Branch Davidians"
by Judith Vinson ("LewRockwell.com" July 21, 2000)

"Danforth will release preliminary report on Waco Friday"
by Terry Ganey & William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 21, 2000)

"Danforth will release report on siege today"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 21, 2000)

"Special counsel to release findings on FBI's actions at Mount Carmel"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 21, 2000)

"Hearing on remaining Davidian issue appears uncertain"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 20, 2000)

"'It Wasn't Even Close'"
Analysis of the Waco Wrongful Death Verdict by Solomon Wisenberg -- Commentary by FindLaw (ABC News, July 19, 2000)

"Waco's unanswered questions"
by Robert Bryce ("Salon Magazine," July 17, 2000)

"Waco trial is over, but Danforth's work remains"
by William Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 16, 2000)

"FBI agent welcomes verdict on Waco siege; filmmaker disputes it"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 16, 2000)

"What the Waco Jury Never Heard"
by Stuart Wright

"Waco cult lawyer admits defeat after ruling"
by Kellie Gormly ("UK-Independent", July 15, 2000)

"Immunity Helped Turn Waco Trial"
by Suzanne Gamboa (Associated Press, July 15, 2000)

"Jury Finds Government Not to Blame for Deaths at Waco"
by Ross E. Milloy ("New York Times," July 15, 2000)

"Advisory jury rejects Davidians' wrongful death lawsuit"
by William Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 15, 2000)

"U.S. not responsible, Davidian jury says"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 15, 2000)

"Davidians didn't expect to beat government"
by Brenda Rodriguez and Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 15, 2000)

"Jury's findings reverberate across capital, country"
by Michelle Mittelstadt ("Dallas Morning News," July 15, 2000)

"Judge Smith's comments"
("Dallas Morning News," July 15, 2000)

"Jurors retain anonymity"
by David McLemore ("Dallas Morning News," July 15, 2000)

"Davidians: No justice in Waco; Plaintiff's attorney: Fair trial impossible"
by Martha Ashe (Waco Tribune-Herald," July 15, 2000)

"Smith tries to 'set record straight,' denies turning jury against Davidians"
by Mark England & Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 15, 2000)

"Jury: Feds not liable Judge will have last word on Davidian wrongful-death suit"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 15, 2000)

"Waco Trial Chronology"
(Associated Press, July 14, 2000)

"Feds Heartened by Waco Verdict"
(The Associated Press, July 14, 2000)

"Jury finds U.S. not to blame in Waco case"
by Marcus Kabel (Reuters, July 14, 2000)

"Jury: Govt. Not Responsible in Waco"
by Sherri Chunn (he Associated Press, July 14, 2000)

"Agent Says He Tried to Rescue Davidians"
by Eric Lichtblau ("LA Times", July 14, 2000)

"The case before the jury"
("Dallas Morning News", July 14, 2000)

"Sect lawyer says judge ignoring law"
by Lee Hancock (" The Dallas Morning News", July 14, 2000)

"Government ends case in Davidian trial"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune Herald", July 14, 2000)

"Davidian door may swing two ways; both sides in trial use it as evidence"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune Herald", July 14, 2000)

"Waco Wrongful Death Trial Ending"
by Matt Slagle (Associated Press, July 14, 2000)

"Evidence phase ends in Waco suit against U.S. govt"
by Hilary Hylton (Reuters, July 13, 2000)

"Kids at Waco Reportedly Were Shot"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, July 13,2000)

"Feds rest their defense in Davidian siege trial"
by John W. Gonzalez ("Houston Chronicle", July 13, 2000)

"Arson expert testifies on Waco"
by Hugh Aynesworth ("Washington Times" July 13, 2000)

"Fire at Waco complex probably was set inside deliberately, expert testifies"
by William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 13, 2000)

"Agent says gas didn't start fire"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 13, 2000)

"FBI agent: Smoke was visible from Mount Carmel following tear gassing"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 13, 2000)

"Agent tells of pyrotechnics' use at Waco"
by Dick J. Reavis ("San Antonio Express", July 12, 2000)

"Agent who drove tank into Davidian complex says he was making path for gas"
by William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 12, 2000)

"Agent backs FBI use of tank in siege"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 12, 2000)

"FBI agent says he wasn't trying to demolish gym when he drove tank through it"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 12, 2000)

"FBI agent testifies on tank assault in Waco siege"
(Associated Press, July 11, 2000)

"Absence of 2 witnesses questioned"
by Davidians By Jim Henderson ("Houston Chronicle", July 11, 2000)

"Tank driver explains Waco incursions"
by Dick J. Reavis ("San Antonio Express", July 11, 2000)

"FBI Agent Describes Ramming in Waco"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, July 11, 2000)

"U.S. plays tapes from siege"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 11, 2000)

"Davidians talked about fires before final assault, tapes show"
by William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 11, 2000)

"Jury hears tapes about fire, pouring fuel inside Mount Carmel"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 11, 2000)

"Waco Jury Allowed To Hear Audio"
by Matt Slagle (Associated Press, July 10, 2000)

"Waco Trial Moves Into 4th Week"
by Matt Slagle (Associated Press, July 10, 2000)

"Legal maneuvering continues as fourth week in wrongful death suit begins"
by Matt Slagle (Associated Press, July 10, 2000)

"Five Texans will sort through the legal issues of Waco"
by William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 9, 2000)

"Government seeks end to gunfire claim"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 9, 2000)

"Government presents evidence at trial that Branch Davidians set fire to their complex"
by William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 8, 2000)

"Rangers testify of gas, torch"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 8, 2000)

"Government says it did not try to trick Davidian into implicating himself in fire"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 8, 2000)

"Government seeks permission to use surveillance tapes in Davidian lawsuit trial"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 8, 2000)

"Koresh drilled women, told them to commit suicide in battle, witnesses say"
by William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 7, 2000)

"U.S. lawyers detail sect's Waco arsenal"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 7, 2000)

"Government displays Davidian weapons during trial Thursday"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 7, 2000)

"The hounds of Waco"
by Robert Bryce ("Salon", July 6, 2000)

"Branch Davidian lawyer suggests FBI tampered with evidence"
by William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 6, 2000)

"Texas Rangers say 300 guns found in Waco ruins"
(Reuters, July 6, 2000)

"In Waco suit, government focuses on killing of ATF agents"
by William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 6, 2000)

"Witness details Koresh's militancy"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 6, 2000)

"Government agents say they were outgunned at Mount Carmel"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 6, 2000)

"Agents prepared for worst before Waco raid"
(Associated Press, July 5, 2000)

"More Testimony in Waco Case"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, July 5, 2000)

"Davidian wrongful-death trial to resume Wednesday"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 4, 2000)

"Waco Trial Speeds Ahead Without Revelations"
by Eric Lichtblau ("Los Angeles Times," July 3, 2000)

"Member of jury that convicted Davidians criticizes U.S. agents"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," July 3, 2000)

"Waco residents weary of sect's trial against feds"
by Jim Henderson ("Houston Chronicle", July 1, 2000)

"Ex-agents recount Davidian shootout"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," July 1, 2000)

"Government agents say they were surprised by Davidian firepower"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 1, 2000)

"Former research scientist speaks against use of tear gas"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," July 1, 2000)

"Ex-TV reporter testifies on Waco gunbattle"
(Associated Press, June 30, 2000)

"Ex-Fed Agent Says Resistance Stiff"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, June 30, 2000)

"Treasury agent recounts opening gunfight at Waco with Branch Davidians"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," June 30, 2000)

"Agents describe hail of bullets at beginning of siege"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," June 30, 2000)

"Plaintiffs in Davidian lawsuit oppose government depiction of Derek Lovelock"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 30, 2000)

"Government begins presentation in Davidian wrongful death lawsuit"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 30, 2000)

"Judge refuses to dismiss Davidian case"
(Associated Press, June 29, 2000)

"Davidian testifies he played no role in fire"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," June 29, 2000)

"Koresh follower weeps on stand recounting his escape and daughter's death"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," June 29, 2000)

"Davidian survivor talks about escape from fiery Mount Carmel"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 29, 2000)

"Davidians Testify About Conditions"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, June 28, 2000)

"Woman says tanks prevented escape"
by Jim Henderson ("Houston Chronicle", June 27, 2000)

"Survivor testifies how she escaped from inferno at Waco"
by Hugh Aynesworth ("Washington Times," June 28, 2000)

"Rubble blocked exit, Waco survivor testifies"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," June 28, 2000)

"Waco survivor says tank damage hampered escape"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," June 28, 2000)

"Woman burned in Mount Carmel fire testifies for Davidians"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 28, 2000)

"Mom blames government for son's death"
by Chris McKenna ("NY Middleton Times Herald-Record", June 27, 2000)

"Waco survivor testifies at trial"
("USA Today", June 26, 2000)

"Expert hits Waco fire inquest"
by Dick J. Reavis ("San Antonio Express", June 26, 2000)

"Jurors hear testimony from survivor of blaze at Davidians' compound"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 27, 2000)

"Investigator for sect faults fire inquiry"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News, June 27, 2000)

"Fire expert disputes government claim that Davidians set blaze"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", June 27, 2000)

"Memo: Branch Davidians Would Fight"
by Matt Slagle (The Associated Press, June 27, 2000)

"Davidian survivor recalls fire, chaos "
(Associated Press, June 26, 2000)

"Second Week of Waco Trial"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, June 26, 2000)

"Provision in federal law may protect U.S. agents in Waco case"
by Terry Ganey (St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 26, 2000)

"Trial takes its toll on survivors"
by Brenda Rodriguez ("The Dallas Morning News", June 26, 2000)

"Waco judge imposes time limit"
by Dick J. Reavis ("San Antonio Express", June 24, 2000)

"Waco Jury Hears From Reno"
by Matt Slagle (The Associated Press, June 24, 2000)

"Reno says tear gas was part of Waco plan"
("USA Today", June 24, 2000)

"Reno says she ordered firefighting equipment to be present at Mount Carmel"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("WacoTribune-Herald", June 24, 2000)

"Branch Davidians await return of leader Koresh"
by Jan Cienski ("National Post ", Canada, June 24, 2000)

"FBI told Reno to "butt out" at Waco after she OK'd tank operation, she says"
by Terry Ganey, ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch", June 24, 2000)

"FBI tanks' movement at issue"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", June 24, 2000)

"FBI officials say agents failed to follow Waco plan"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, June 23, 2000)

"Taped Reno Deposition at Waco Trial"
by Matt Slagle (The Associated Press, June 23, 2000)

"Waco siege testimony focuses on tear gas "
(Associated Press, June 23, 2000)

"FBI Agent Recalls Tear Gas in Waco"
by Matt Slagle (The Associated Press, June 23, 2000)

"Live Witness'peps up Davidian hearing"
("ChicagoTribune, June 23, 2000 )

"Ex-FBI officials testify on destruction of Davidian compound"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald", June 23, 2000)

"Agreement could shorten Davidian trial"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", June 23, 2000)

"Government committed too many errors at Waco"
by David Limbaugh (St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 23, 2000)

"Ex-FBI official testifies--He says assault went beyond plan"
by Lee Hancock and Brenda Rodriguez ("The Dallas Morning News", June 23, 2000)

"Sect could have been coaxed out, FBI figure told officials"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News, June 23, 2000)

"Branch Davidian Trial Continues"
by Matt Slagle (The Associated Press, June 23, 2000)

"Jury listens to audio record of Waco conflict Plaintiffs say tapes show negligence of federal agents"
by Kevin Johnson ("USA Today", June 22, 2000)

"Waco testimony turns to outcome of tear-gassing plans"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, June 22, 2000)

"Top FBI officials were stunned to see tanks ram Waco complex, they testify"
by Terry Ganey (St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 22, 2000)

"Waco dispute finally put before the people"
by Warren Richey ("Christian Science Monitor", June 22, 2000)

"Jurors hear Davidian panic, anger on 911 tapes"
by Suzanne Gamboa (Associated Press, June 22, 2000)

"'They're shooting at us ... call it off'"
by Jan Cienski ("National Post", Canada, June 22, 2000)

"Davidian jury hears about bullet holes"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", Thursday, June 22, 2000)

"Jury in suit over Waco siege listens to tapes of gunbattle"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch", June 22, 2000)

"Waco testimony centers on bullet holes through steel door"
by Dick J. Reavis ("San Antonio Express-News", June 21, 2000)

"Agents admit firing blindly into windows"
by Jim Henderson ("Houston Chronicle Dallas Bureau", June 21, 2000)

"Branch Davidian raid heard on 911 tape"
by Brenda Rodriguez ("The Dallas Morning News", June 21, 2000)

"Jurors hear 911 tape of Waco fight"
by Lee Hancock and Brenda Rodriguez ("The Dallas Morning News", June 22, 2000)

"Waco Plaintiffs Wrap Up Testimony"
by Sherri Chunn (The Associated Press, June 22, 2000)

"Federal judge in Waco suit bars evidence that FBI negotiators warned against using tanks"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," June 21, 2000)

"Lawyers debate who's at fault in Waco case"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," June 21, 2000)

"2 Sides Give 2 Versions of Facts in Waco Suit"
by Ross E. Milloy ("New York Times," June 21, 2000)

"Branch Davidian plaintiffs focus on child victims"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 21, 2000)

"Lawyer Blames U.S. for Deaths in Texas Sect"
by Esther M. Bauer ("Washington Post," June 21, 2000)

"Branch Davidians' case may hinge on judge's ruling"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," June 20, 2000)

"Davidian witness says raid was surprise"
(Associated Press, June 20, 2000)

"Conspiracy Theorists Get Ready: Here Waco Again"
by Frank Pellegrini ("Time Magazine", June 20, 2000)

"Cult puts FBI in dock over Waco"
by Ben MacIntyre ("London Times", June 20 2000)

"Waco: We are the jury"
by David Limbaugh ("World Net Daily," June 20, 2000)

"Davidian Lawyer Shows Video of Kids"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, June 20, 2000)

"Waco trial starts with faces of dead children"
(Reuters, June 20, 2000)

"Security stepped up as Davidian trial begins"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 20, 2000)

"Jury picked quickly as Davidian wrongful-death trial begins"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 20, 2000)

"Jury to hear start of Waco case today"
by Lee Hancock and Brenda Rodriguez ("Dallas Morning News," June 20, 2000)

"Excerpts of disputed transcripts"
("Dallas Morning News," June 20, 2000)

"Govt. in spotlight at Waco Trial"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, June 20, 2000)

"Fair trial predicted in Waco"
by Brenda Rodriguez ("Dallas Morning News," June 19, 2000)

"Jury selection complete in Branch Davidian case"
by Marcus Kabel (Reuters, June 19, 2000)

"Government on trial today for Waco deaths"
by Eric Lichtblau ("Los Angeles Times," June 19, 2000)

"Davidian wrongful death lawsuit consists of 4 parts"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald, June 19, 2000)

"Stakes high for plaintiffs, government in Davidian wrongful death trial"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 19, 2000)

"Finally Taken Seriously, Waco Suit Goes to Trial"
by Jim Yardley ("New York Times," June 19, 2000)

"Jury selection to start in Davidian suit vs. U.S."
(Reuters, June 19, 2000)

"Eyes turn to Waco as Davidian suit goes to trial; many hope for answers to old questions"
by Jennifer Autrey ("Fort Worth Star-Telegram", June 19, 2000)

"Why does the left ignore Waco?"
by Robert Bryce ("Salon Magazine", June 19, 2000)

"Davidian battle goes to court"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," June 18, 2000)

"Lawsuit by Branch Davidians comes to trial Monday"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," June 17, 2000)

"New deadline is set for Davidian evidence"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News," June 16, 2000)

"Claimants to Davidian land back in court arguing ownership"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 16, 2000)

"Waco Weapons Evidence Limited"
(Associated Press, June 16, 2000)

"Judge to decide if agents fired in siege"
by Lee Hancock ("Dallas Morning News," June 13, 2000)

"FBI gunfire claims won't be considered by jury in wrongful-death Davidian trial"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 13, 2000)

"Hearing to decide expert witnesses for Davidian trial"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 12, 2000)

"Restricted parking, more security cameras expected for Davidian trial"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald, June 12, 2000)

"Waco Questions Loom 7 Years Later"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, June 12, 2000)

"Waco struggles to overcome stigma of siege"
by Paul Duggan of the Washington Post ("Chicago Times", June 11, 2000)

"Mt. Carmel incident alluring to outsiders, but locals tiring of anything Davidian"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 10, 2000)

"Attorneys disagree on delay of Davidian wrongful death trial"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 9, 2000)

"More Upset Than Interested, Waco Awaits Replay in Court"
by Paul Duggan ("Washington Post," June 9, 2000)

"Judge not jury"
("Washington Times," (Editorial) June 7, 2000)

"Judges cut terms of 5 Davidians"
by Michelle Mittelstadt ("Dallas Morning News", June 6, 2000)

"Juror in sect members' federal trial applauds Supreme Court decision"
(Associated Press, June 6, 2000)

"Supreme Court decision could cut jailed Davidians' sentences"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 6, 2000)

"Davidians' Sentences Set Aside"
by Richard Carelli (Associated Press, June 6, 2000)

CASTILLO et al. v. UNITED STATES - Full text of the decision

"US high court overturns Branch Davidians' sentences"
(Reuters, June 6, 2000)

"Supreme Court slashes sentences of Davidians who killed ATF agents"
by Steve Lash ("Houston Chronicle," June 5, 2000)

"Davidian jury to serve in advisory role"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", June 4, 2000)

"Davidians ask court to set aside sentence"
("USA Today," June 3, 2000)

"Branch Davidians' lawyer asks judge to impound work of deceased expert"
("Dallas Morning News," June 2, 2000)

"JP plans inquest into Davidians' 1993 death"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," June 1, 2000)

"Koresh talked about suicide a month before fire at Waco, tapes indicate"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," May 31, 2000)

"Prosectors prepare for Branch Davidian wrongful death trial"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald," May 30, 2000)

"Relatives pleased that jurors will decide Waco siege lawsuit"
(Associated Press, May 28, 2000)

"The Man Who Knew Too Much"
by Richard Leiby ("Washington Post", May 28, 2000)

"Jury to decide suit on Branch Davidian deaths"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News," May 27, 2000)

"Jury To Decide on Waco Deaths"
(Associated Press, May 27, 2000)

"Online Site Halts Auction of Rifle"
(Associated Press, May 23, 2000)

"Judge: No sanctions needed vs. government for handling of evidence in Davidian lawsuit"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," May 18, 2000)

"Officials plan security measures in response to Davidian trial"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald, May 18, 2000)

"Davidians' arguments are rejected by judge"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News," May 18, 2000)

"Judge: Gov't OK on Waco Evidence"
(Associated Press, May 17, 2000)

"Death of infrared expert a major setback in Davidians' wrongful death lawsuit"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," May 14, 2000)

"Police end investigation into death of infrared expert tied to Davidian lawsuit"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," May 12, 2000)

"Waco Expert's Death Said Natural"
by Leo Standora ("NY Daily News," May 12, 2000)

"Special counsel questions Reno over 1993 Waco raid"
by James Vicini (Reuters, May 12, 2000)

"Danforth and three aides questioned Reno for six hours about Waco siege"
by William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," May 12, 2000)

"Final Simulation Report Says Lawmen Didn't Fire At Waco"
(Chicago Tribune," May 11, 2000)

"Waco Fires Are Still Burning"
("Time Daily," May 11, 2000)

"Waco video analyzed"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News," May 11, 2000)

"No Gunfire Caught on Waco Tapes"
(The Associated Press, May 11, 2000)

"Final report says no gunfire is on Waco tape"
by Terry Ganey and William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 10, 2000)

"Focusing on the Real Waco"
by Michelle Malkin ("Washington Times," May 9, 2000)

"Jury finds Koresh followers, ex-Davidian leader's wife not legitimate church trustees"
(Associated Press, May 8, 2000)

"Jury could determine today who gets control of Mount Carmel"
by Pat Walker ("Waco Tribune-Herald," May 5, 2000)

"Feds dispute court's role in preservation of Mount Carmel evidence"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald," May 4, 2000)

"Mount Carmel land dispute continues in court"
by Tommy Witherspoon (Waco Tribune-Herald," May 4, 2000)

"Waco expert's death 'suspicious"
by Sarah Foster (World News Digest, May 3, 2000)

"Testimony in Mount Carmel land dispute begins, reviews Davidian church history"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald" May 3, 2000)

"Items in dead man's home, office subject of court motion in Davidian case"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald" May 3, 2000)

"Danforth asks U.S. to collect Waco-related material from home of infared expert found dead"
by William H. Freivogel ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch," May 3, 2000)

"Key Waco Witness Dies"
by Amy Worden (APBnews, May 2, 2000)

"Branch Davidians' lawyer asks judge to impound work of deceased expert"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News," May 2, 2000)

"Police Probe Death of Waco Expert"
(Associated Press, April 29, 2000)

"Body of expert who probed Waco found in Maryland"
(Reuter, April 29, 2000)

"Expert report backs FBI on Waco video: Judge says findings on siege are not final word; suit's size, scope decided"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", April 25, 2000)

"Davidian case argued before Supreme Court"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald", April 25, 2000)

"High court reviews Davidians' sentences: Finding on use of machine guns at issue"
by David Jackson ("The Dallas Morning News", April 25, 2000)

"Pilot wondered if FBI erased audio, testimony shows"
by Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", April 25, 2000)

"Judge discloses that court expert believes flashes on Waco tape were from sun"
by Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", April 25, 2000)

"Court asked to find U.S. altered Waco evidence"
by Marcus Kabel (Reuters, April 24, 2000)

"Waco Judge Denies Justice Dept Plea"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, April 24, 2000)

"Judge: Question of whether FBI shot at Branch Davidians remains open"
(CNN, April 24, 2000)

"Lawyer: Davidian Penalty Not Proper"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (Associated Press, April 24, 2000)

"Judge: No Firearm Flashes at Waco"
by Sherri Chunn ("Associated Press", April 24, 2000)

"Evidence Mishandled? Judge to Review Processing of Key Evidence from Waco"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, April 24, 2000)

"Investigator says test shows gunfire didn't cause flashes on siege video: Source in Waco inquiry calls sunlight, tank heat are possible origins"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", April 23, 2000)

"Simulation report shifts focus of the Davidians' suit against U.S."
by William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", April 23, 2000)

"Report: Agents Didn't Fire at Waco"
(Associated Press, April 22, 2000)

"Davidians accuse U.S. of distorting law, facts - Court motion latest in war of filings in wrongful-death suit"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", April 22, 2000)

"Company that did Waco test backs government claim on gunfire"
by William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", April 22, 2000)

"Davidians: FBI Ignored Offer"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (Associated Press, April 21, 2000)

"Defiance and dedication: Branch Davidians observe anniversary of siege with ceremony marked by anger, tears, resolve"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", April 20, 2000)

"Davidians say U.S. should take some blame for deaths"
by William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", April 21, 2000)

"Waco, bombing: Two tragedies, one date"
by Penny Owen ("The Oklahoman", April 20, 2000)

"For Waco Davidians, a new era"
by Connie Mabin (Associated Press, April 20, 2000)

"Davidians remember those who died during 1993 siege"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", April 19, 2000)

"Davidians hope a new church can close wounds"
by Connie Mabin (Associated Press, April 19, 2000)

"Waco's Lingering Questions"
by Jim Ryan ("ABC News", April 19, 2000)

"Davidians Look to New Church"
by Connie Mabin (Associated Press, April 19, 2000)

"Davidians will dedicate new church at site of fatal siege"
by Terry Ganey and William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", April 19, 2000)

"U.S. defends its handling of Waco evidence: Sect says some items lost, altered"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", April 18, 2000)

"Negatives from film shot at Waco are missing, U.S. says"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", April 18, 2000)

"Service to honor 76 killed in Waco"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", April 16, 2000)

"FBI commanders at Waco had authority over use of tear gas, Reno testifies"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", April 6, 2000)

"Waco Case Judge Asked to Nix Claims"
(Associated Press, April 6, 2000)

"Reno testimony used in bid to halt part of Waco suit: FBI officials' actions are defended during questioning by Branch Davidian lawyers"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", April 6, 2000)

"Reno's testimony on Waco disclosed: She testified that she was not consulted before FBI agents took actions that led to physical destruction"
by David A. Vise ("The Washington Post", April 6, 2000)

"Reno Deposition on Davidians Released Transcript: In testimony in wrongful-death suit, attorney general vehemently defends FBI's actions at cult compound near Waco, Texas"
by Eric Lichtblau ("LA Times", April 6, 2000)

"Trial of Waco lawsuit against FBI put off again"
by Marcus Kabel (Reuters, March 31, 2000)

"Branch Davidian Trial Delayed"
by Michelle Mittelstast (Associated Press, March 31, 2000)

"Test analysis to delay trial in Branch Davidian suit, sources say"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", March 31, 2000)

"FBI expert testified on Waco before grand jury, officials say"
by Terry Ganey ("St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 29, 2000)

"FBI expert called before grand jury: Sect's lawyers question Reno under oath"
by Lee Hancock and David Jackson ("The Dallas Morning News", March 29, 2000)

"Reno testifies she did not OK razing of Davidian complex"
by Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 29, 2000)

"FBI Sharpshooter Case Dismissal OKd"
(Associated Press, March 29, 2000)

"Branch Davidians' lawyers question Reno about Waco"
(Reuters, March 28, 2000)

"Davidians: Suit Should Include Agent"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (Associated Press, March 28, 2000)

"Branch Davidian lawyers will get their chance to question Reno"
by Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 26, 2000)

"Davidian test copies criticized: Lawyers from both sides want to look at original recordings"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", March 25, 2000)

"Judge To Limit Reno Waco Deposition"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (Associated Press, March 24, 2000)

"Justice Department asks for time limit to question Janet Reno"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald", March 24, 2000)

"Re-enactment results may aid government's case at Waco"
by Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 23, 2000)

"Facts amid the spin"
(Editorial, "The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 23, 2000)

"Analysis of Waco Field Test"
(Associated Press, March 21, 2000)

"Both Sides See Vindication in Test: Tape of Firing Exercise Is Under Review in Waco Siege Suit"
by Paul Duggan ("The Washington Post", March 21, 2000)

"Both sides claim victory in Waco camera testing: U.S., sect differ on whether gunfire shown"
by Lee Hancock and David Jackson ("The Dallas Morning News", March 21, 2000)

"Lawyers for Davidians, U.S. differ on test results from Waco"
by Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 21, 2000)

"Warring Conclusions on Waco Simulation"
by Jim Yardley ("The New York Times", March 21, 2000)

"Waco test leaves more questions than answers"
by Jeff Franks (Reuters, March 20, 2000)

"Analysis of Waco Field Test"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, March 20, 2000)

"Judge blocks release of Waco test results"
by Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 20, 2000)

"Experiment Aims to Settle a Key Waco Question"
by Paul Duggan ("The Washington Post", March 20, 2000)

"Tests to find if FBI fired guns at Waco concluded by Army"
by Hugh Aynesworth ("The Washington Times", March 20, 2000)

"Tests to find if FBI fired guns at Waco concluded by Army"
by Hugh Aynesworth ("The Washington Times", March 20, 2000)

"Judge seals film footage of Waco siege re-creation - Fort Hood experiment designed to look for gunfire"
by Lee Hancock and David Jackson ("The Dallas Morning News", March 20, 2000)

"Waco Simulation Is Held to Determine F.B.I. Role"
by Jim Yardley ("The New York Times", March 20, 2000)

"Waco field test film needs closer study, says government"
(CNN, March 20, 2000)

"Expert on infrared technology doubts whether simulation can provide definitive answer"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 19, 2000)

"Lawyer says FBI plotted at Waco: Siege replayed"
by Dick J. Reavis ("San Antonio Express-News", March 19, 2000)

"Waco Standoff Re-Enacted"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, March 19, 2000)

"Seeking Clues by Simulating Davidian Siege"
by Jim Yardley and Ross E. Milloy ("The New York Times", March 18, 2000)

"Military helps re-create Waco siege"
by Guillermo X. Garcia ("USA Today", March 17, 2000)

"Sunday Waco Re-enactment Scheduled"
by Sherri Chunn (Associated Press, March 17, 2000)

"Sheriff who served as mediator in Branch Davidian siege dies"
("The Dallas Morning News", March 17, 2000)

"Sect lawyers say evidence lost, altered: They urge judge to sanction U.S. for 'disturbing pattern"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", March 16, 2000)

"Government mishandled evidence from Waco, lawyers say"
by Terry Ganey and William Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 16, 2000)

"Branch Davidians: Evidence Tampered"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (Associated Press, March 15, 2000)

"Danforth estimates he will spend $11 million by fall on Waco investigation"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 15, 2000)

"Waco Probe To Cost $11 Million"
(Associated Press, March 14, 2000)

"Branch Davidians Seek To Drop Case"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (The Associated Press, March 14, 2000)

"Davidian lawyers to drop suit against FBI sniper: Evidence backs U.S. stance that agent didn't fire"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", March 14, 2000)

"Branch Davidians' lawyer drops claim that FBI sniper fired at group's compound"
by William H. Freivogeland Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 14, 2000)

"Waco Re-Enactment a Hot Issue"
by Al Guart ("New York Post", March 12, 2000)

"Flash point: Test may demonstrate whether shots could have been fired at Branch Davidians in final hour of the Waco siege"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", March 12, 2000)

"Danforth hopes simulation will prove whether shots were fired"
("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 12, 2000)

"On March 19: John C. Danforth's team will turn to science to answer a key question, which seven years of subpoenas and depositions have failed to resolve"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 12, 2000)

"Judge orders re-enactment of Davidian seige closed to media"
by Tommy Wtherspoon and Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", March 11, 2000)

"Judge rules that reporters can't attend Waco re-enactment"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 11, 2000)

"Space blankets may aid Waco investigators"
(CNN, March 11, 2000)

"Branch Davidians' lawyer takes suit further than many thought possible"
by Terry Ganey and William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 10, 2000)

"Public Access at Waco Test Nixed"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (Associated Press, March 10, 2000)

"Branch Davidian lawyers file new arguments"
("St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 9, 2000)

"Trooper describes oddities at Waco"
by Dick J. Reavis ("San Antonio Express-News", March 8, 2000)

"FBI misled Reno to get tear-gas OK, ex-agent alleged - Request to use force in Waco omitted expert's cautions, 1995 bureau file says"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", March 6, 2000)

"No agents are shown in 200 FBI photos of Waco siege"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 5, 2000)

"Amount of tear gas fired at Waco siege questioned: Investigators say more pyrotechnic rounds suspected"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", March 5, 2000)

"In deposition, ex-FBI agent disputes Waco allegations"
by Terry Ganey bnd William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 4, 2000)

"Media Says Gun Test Should Be Open"
by Susan Parrott (Associated Press, March 3, 2000)

"Waco inquiry appears to be focusing on top official on scene"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", March 3, 2000)

"Davidians say FBI lacked preparation"
("Houston Chronicle", March 2, 2000)

"FBI didn't plan to fight Waco fire - Records in extensive sect filing"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", March 2, 2000)

"FBI Didn't Plan To Fight Waco Blaze"
(Associated Press, March 2, 2000)

"FBI's team leader at Waco a 'problem,' agency papers say - Insisted on using tear gas: Commander also led deadly standoff with supremacist in '92"
(Associated Press, February 29, 2000)

"Memos show a divided FBI on how to handle Waco"
by Terry Ganey and William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 29, 2000)

"Two Branch Davidians withdraw from lawsuit"
by Tommy Witherspoon and Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", February 28, 2000)

"Memo reveals FBI's debate on Waco plan: Congress says it never saw key documents"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 28, 2000)

"FBI agent says tank razed gym at Waco by accident"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 26, 2000)

"Computer search angers House panel: Prosecutors look into files of Waco whistle-blower"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 25, 2000)

"Sect gives details of ex-FBI official's deposition about assault: Ex-official thinks assault violated plan, sect says"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 24, 2000)

"Danforth's attempt to keep field test closed could hurt public confidence"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 24, 2000)

"Davidian admits to shooting: Testimony given in civil trial deposition"
(Associated Press, February 24, 2000)

"Former Davidian gives his account of Waco siege"
by Dick J. Reavis ("The San Antonio Express-News", February 19, 2000)

"Royal Navy to help solve riddle of Waco"
by Damian Whitworth ("The Times", London, February 19, 2000)

"Danforth asks judge to keep Waco re-enactment closed to public"
by William H. Freivogel bnd Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 19, 2000)

"Davidians Seek Classifed Documents"
(Associated Press, February 18, 2000)

"Flashes on infrared video won't mean government liability, U.S. attorney says"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", February 18, 2000)

"Major Reenactment of Waco Attack Is Planned"
by David A. Vise and Lorraine Adams ("The Washington Post", February 18, 2000)

"FBI eventually forced to drop claims about Waco test, expert says: British experts say data not considered classified in their country "
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 18, 2000)

"Findings of Waco re-enactment will be subject to interpretation"
by William H. Freivogel bnd Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 18, 2000)

"Details of Waco re-enactment are elaborate"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 17, 2000)

"Government Reverses Waco Statement"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (Associated Press, February 17, 2000)

"Waco tests may show shots, U.S. lawyer says Remarks 'very telling,' Davidians say"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 17, 2000)

"Security prevents reporters from interviews"
by Terry Ganey and William Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 16, 2000)

"Agreement will re-enact Branch Davidian conditions"
by Terry Ganey and William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 16, 2000)

"Media protest secrecy of planned Waco tests, Davidian lawyers split over study's validity"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 16, 2000)

"Deal Reached in Waco Investigation"
by Connie Farrow (Associated Press, February 16, 2000)

"Judge Asked To Open Waco Gun Test"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (Associated Press, February 15, 2000)

"Test will seek answers about flashes on Waco tape"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 15, 2000)

"News organizations ask court to open Waco re-enactment"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 15, 2000)

"Waco: The seven-year secret"
(Editorial, "The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 15, 2000)

"Public, press will be barred from test in Waco inquiry"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 15, 2000)

"Government refused to test for gunfire at Waco, officials say: Scientist reported in '96 that FBI camera could discern whether guns caused flashes"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 14, 2000)

"Air Force expert said he couldn't rule out gunfire on Waco tape"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 13, 2000)

"Experts seek to determine what killed Davidian Jimmy Riddle"
by Mark England ("The Waco Tribune-Herald", February, 12, 2000)

"Builders fireproof Waco's new Davidian church"
by Marcus Kabel (Reuters, February 10, 2000)

"Parties will meet here to draft blueprint of Waco re-creation"
by Terry Ganey and William H . Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 10, 2000)

"Army's help sought with Davidian tests: Special counsel plans scientific re-creation of what may have occurred at 1993 siege"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 10, 2000)

"Judge seeks final plan for Davidian field tests: Secrecy of procedures, results likely to be issue"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 9, 2000)

"Reno skirts Branch Davidian questions during Austin visit"
by Christy Hoppe ("The Dallas Morning News", February 8, 2000)

"Waco Protesters Greet Reno in Texas"
(Associated Press, February 7, 2000)

"Branch Davidians started blaze, Waco survivor says in deposition"
by William H. Freivogel andTerry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 7, 2000)

"Government lawyers ask judge to dismiss parts of Davidian lawsuit"
by Tommy Witherspoon ("Waco Tribune-Herald", February 5, 2000)

"New church at Mount Carmel nears completion"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", January 5, 2000)

"Attorneys for FBI sharpshooter at Davidian siege seek client's dismissal from lawsuit"
by Mark England ("The Waco Tribune-Herald", January 3, 2000)

"FBI plan not followed, Davidian lawyers say: Judge told commanders' use of tanks makes U.S. culpable for deaths in siege"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 3, 2000)

"Govt. Seeks To Pare Waco Lawsuit"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (Associated Press, February 2, 2000)

"Branch Davidians' lawyers say FBI commanders used excessive force at Waco"
by Terry Ganey and William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 2, 2000)

"Court urged to throw out 2 charges in Davidian suit: Government says judgment calls protected"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", February 2, 2000)

"FBI employees dispute government's explanation for actions at Mount Carmel"
by Mark England ("Waco Tribune-Herald", February 2, 2000)

"Commando denies firing at Waco, reportedly passes lie detector test"
by William Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", February 1, 2000)

"Special counsel uses polygraph on Waco commando: Soldier passes test after disputing testimony concerning whereabouts"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", January 31, 2000)

"FBI cameras at Waco same as ones used by British military, expert says"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", January 29, 2000)

"Special counsel seeks tests on Branch Davidian recordings: Sect lawyers question whether FBI tapes given to court had been altered"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", January 28, 2000)

"Danforth wants to review Waco compound tapes"
("St. Louis Post-Dispatch", January 28, 2000)

"What Really Happened At Waco Six Years Later Controversy Continues Did U.S. Government Fire At Branch Davidians?"
(CBS, January 25, 2000)

"ATF, military deny shots in final Waco siege: Sworn court statements filed after months of legal disputes"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", January 26, 2000)

"Government Denies Firing at Waco"
(Associated Press, January 25, 2000)

"Davidian Prosecutor Stepping Down Associated Press"
(Associated Press, January 25, 2000)

"Prosecutor who suspected Branch Davidian case cover-up is stepping down"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", January 24, 2000)

"Gov't. Opposes Fine in Waco Case"
(Associated Press, January 24, 2000)

"Branch Davidians Remains Sought"
by Michelle Mittelstadt (Associated Press, January 22, 2000)

"Danforth seeks tests on remains of Davidians: Questions raised about tear gas"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", January 22, 2000)

"Danforth seeks custody of human remains from Waco"
by Terry Ganey and William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", January 22, 2000)

"2 say unit had minor Waco role: No direct Delta Force involvement recalled"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", January 21, 2000)

"Missing Delta Force member arrived after fire at Waco, colleague testifies"
by William H. Freivogel and Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", January 21, 2000)

"Davidian lawyers demand answers in inquiry - Justice Department concedes it has missed judge's deadline"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", January 19, 2000)

"New Evidence on Waco? Lawyers Suggest Delta Force Fired on Davidians"
by Lorraine Adams and David A. Vise ("The Washington Post", January 19, 2000)

"Plaintiffs Want Feds' Waco Evidence"
(Associated Press, January 19, 2000)

"Gov't Misses Waco Evidence Deadline"
(Associated Press, January 18, 2000)

"U.S. misses deadline for documents in Waco suit"
by William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", January 19, 2000)

"Local U.S. attorney new co-counsel in Waco siege case"
by Jim McElhatton ("The Enterprise", January 14, 2000)

"Deadline upheld on Davidian documents: Despite government efforts, judge says he won't postpone depositions on siege"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", January 14, 2000)

"Justices To Review Davidians Appeal"
by Laurie Asseo (Associated Press, January 14, 2000)

"Lawyer for Branch Davidians wants negatives of FBI surveillance photos"
by Terry Ganey and William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", January 14, 2000)

"Gov't Request on Waco Papers Denied"
by Susan Parrott, (Associated Press, January 13, 2000)

"Government's chief lawyer in Waco suit has critics among FBI and Davidians"
by William H. Freivogel qnd Terry Ganey ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", January 14, 2000)

"U.S. accused of stalling on Waco Papers - Texas prosecutor joining Justice Department's trial team"
by Lee Hancock ("The Dallas Morning News", January 13, 2000)

"Fort Hood could be site for Waco test: Court orders re-creation of Branch Davidian events"
(Associated Press, January 13, 2000)

"Plaintiffs in Waco suit seeking sanctions over evidence delay"
(Associated Press, January 12, 2000)

"Waco Photo Appears To Bolster FBI"
(The Associated Press, January 11, 2000)

"FBI photograph apparently undermines claims that government forces fired on Branch Davidians"
by Terry Ganey and William H. Freivogel ("The St. Louis Post-Dispatch", January 10 2000)

2nd Semester 2000 UPDATES
1999 UPDATES

Buy this book In order to supplement the above news, we recomment the book by David Thibodeau "A Place Called Waco: A Survivor's Story" (see related article). Thibodeau, one of only nine Branch Davidian survivors of the attack, tells the story of the Branch Davidians and their dealings with federal agents. In light of subsequent government admissions, including a partial recantation in 1999 of previous denials that the tea gas used in the assault could have been incendiary, Thibodeau's detailed account of the storming of the compound and the fire that followed is still more important.

CESNUR reproduces or quotes documents from the media and different sources on a number of religious issues. Unless otherwise indicated, the opinions expressed are those of the document's author(s), not of CESNUR or its directors.


[Home Page] [Cos'è il CESNUR] [Biblioteca del CESNUR] [Testi e documenti] [Libri] [Convegni]

[Home Page] [About CESNUR] [CESNUR Library] [Texts & Documents] [Book Reviews] [Conferences]

Revised last: 10-02-2001