Nichols Defense Moves Against Leaks

Attorneys for Oklahoma City bombing suspect Terry L. Nichols are complaining about a newspaper report that their client was angered by the “murder” of Branch Davidians near Waco, Texas. Defense attorneys moved to blame the government for leaks of “critical” information and asked that those responsible be held in contempt. They asked U.S. District Judge Richard P. Matsch to order an investigation. Prosecutors denied the allegations. At issue are stories by the Daily Oklahoman about Nichols’ interrogation by FBI agents. The report said Nichols acknowledged discussing the “murder” of the Davidians by federal agents.