'It was completely unnecessary. It was completely unavoidable.' Defense attorney Dan Cogdell reflects on the siege of the Branch Davidian complex in Waco 30 years ago and shares his insight on what's occurred since that day in 1993.
On April 19, 1993, 75 members of the Branch Davidian sect died in a fire that began when federal agents raided the group’s compound.
Dan Cogdell is the defense attorney who represented Clive Doyle, the leader of the Branch Davidian movement after the Waco siege. During an interview on KPRC 2+ NOW at 8 a.m., Cogdell said he doesn’t want people to forget this day in American history. “It was completely unnecessary, completely avoidable,” Cogdell said. “The acts of the law enforcement during the siege were outrageous, and I don’t think it should ever be forgotten.”
It’s been 30 years since the siege, but it’s getting a lot more attention because of a new series airing on. Last week, Cogdell attended the premiere in New York and shared what a surreal time it was.For more, view Cogdell’s full interview in the video player above.
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