Plot

Ken Silva discusses Jesse Trentadue's legal battle to obtain FBI documents on the Oklahoma City bombing, revealing connections between Timothy McVeigh and the Aryan Republican Army, while highlighting issues of government transparency.

Ken Silva discusses Jesse Trentadue's ongoing legal battle to force the FBI to release documents related to the Oklahoma City bombing, in which Trentadue's brother was mistakenly identified as an accomplice and murdered in prison. Despite acknowledging over 36,000 relevant documents, the FBI has only released a fraction and proposes to release the rest at a slow rate. Trentadue's persistence has revealed significant connections between Timothy McVeigh and the Aryan Republican Army, challenging the FBI's transparency and accountability. The conversation also highlights a recent HBO documentary that brings renewed attention to the unresolved issues surrounding the bombing.—J. Spurlin

Ken Silva joins Scott Horton to discuss the ongoing legal battle of Jesse Trentadue, who is fighting to force the FBI to release documents related to the Oklahoma City (OKC) bombing. Trentadue's brother was mistakenly identified as an accomplice in the bombing and was subsequently murdered in prison. Over the years, Jesse has filed numerous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits to uncover the truth and obtain justice for his brother. Despite acknowledging the existence of over 36,000 relevant documents, the FBI has only released a fraction and proposed to release the rest at a slow rate of 500 pages per month, which would take over a decade.

Silva explains that Jesse Trentadue's persistence has exposed several significant revelations about the bombing, including the involvement of the Aryan Republican Army, a bank robbery gang connected to Timothy McVeigh, the main perpetrator of the bombing. The FBI initially claimed that many of these documents were already available online, but Trentadue and his team, including Richard Booth and Wendy Painting, proved this to be misleading. The FBI has been found to be dragging its feet and even lying to the court about the availability of these documents.

Horton and Silva discuss the broader implications of the case, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in government institutions. They also highlight the challenges faced by Trentadue in his legal battle, including dealing with less experienced DOJ attorneys and the FBI's attempt to slow down the document release process. Silva mentions a recent HBO documentary titled "An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th," which sheds new light on the case and has the potential to bring wider public and political attention to the unresolved issues surrounding the OKC bombing.

The conversation delves into the connections between McVeigh and the Aryan Republican Army, including documented interactions at a white supremacist hideout called Elohim City. They also touch upon other significant figures involved in the case, such as Roger Moore, an FBI informant and CIA asset who was likely involved in funding the attack. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the enduring relevance of the case and the need for continued scrutiny and investigation to uncover the full truth behind the OKC bombing.