Crime & Law

Michael Fortier Sentenced for Oklahoma City Bombing

Michael Fortier was sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined $200,000 for his failure to alert authorities about the Oklahoma City bombing plot. Fortier, a former friend of the bombers Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, had been aware of the plans but did not report them, which ultimately led to the devastation caused by the attack. This sentencing reflects the judicial system's stance on accountability for those who have knowledge of potential threats yet choose not to act.

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