Randy Weaver | |
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 Mugshot, taken January 17, 1991 | |
| Born | January 3, 1948 Villisca, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | May 11, 2022 (aged 74) |
| Other names | Pete Weaver |
| Education | Iowa Central Community College (dropped out) University of Northern Iowa (dropped out) |
| Known for | Ruby Ridge siege |
| Spouses | Vicki Jordison
(m. 1971; died 1992)Linda Gross (m. 1999) |
| Children | 4 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1968–1970 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Awards | National Defense Service Medal |
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Randall Claude Weaver (January 3, 1948 – May 11, 2022) was an American survivalist.[1] He was a central actor in the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff with federal agents at his cabin near Naples, Idaho, during which his wife and son were killed.[2][3] Weaver was charged with murder, conspiracy, and assault as well as other crimes. He was acquitted of most of the charges, but was convicted of failing to appear in court on a previous weapons charge and sentenced to 18 months in prison.[1] He and his family eventually received a total of $3.1 million in compensation for the killing of his wife and son by federal agents.[4]
- ^ a b Faddis, Elizabeth (May 12, 2022). "Randy Weaver from Ruby Ridge standoff dies at 74". Denver Gazette. Washington Examiner. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ^ Jackson, Robert L. (September 7, 1995). "Militant Relives Idaho Tragedy for Senators: Probe: Randy Weaver admits Ruby Ridge errors, seeks 'accountability.'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Risen, Clay (May 13, 2022). "Randy Weaver, Who Confronted U.S. Agents at Ruby Ridge, Dies at 74". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Labaton, Stephen (August 16, 1995). "Separatist Family Given $3.1 Million From Government". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022.