janet reno, attorney general who gave order for mass murder

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Nov 08, 2016 · Fred Mazelis 8 November 2016 Janet Reno, the Clinton administration attorney general during the 1990s who died on Monday at the age of 78, will above all be remembered for her role in the horrific...

Was Janet Reno responsible for Waco?

Unfortunately, it did not go as planned; a fire erupted and more than 70 Davidians (including Koresh and at least 20 children) died during the event. Reno publicly took responsibility for the outcome, saying on television: "I am accountable. The buck stops with me."Jan 29, 2018

What did Janet Reno say about Waco?

A visibly angry Attorney General Janet Reno said yesterday that she had been given repeated assurances by the FBI that the weapons used in the final assault on the Branch Davidian sect near Waco, Tex., six years ago did not include incendiary devices that could have ignited the deadly fire that ended the 51-day siege.

What was Janet Reno known for?

On March 12, 1993, Ms. Reno became the first woman and 78th attorney general. She went on to become the longest serving attorney general in the 20th century.Mar 16, 2021

Who was Janet Reno's partner?

She and her husband, Henry Reno, a reporter for the Miami Herald, raised their four rambunctious children at the home.Apr 4, 2017

Who was attorney general during Ruby Ridge?

Following the siege and shootings at Ruby Ridge, that left a federal officer and a suspect's wife and son dead, Attorney General Janet Reno ordered a Justice Department task force to investigate the tragic events of August 1992.

Who was attorney general during Waco?

Janet RenoJanet RenoOfficial portrait, c. 1990s78th United States Attorney GeneralIn office March 12, 1993 – January 20, 2001PresidentBill Clinton16 more rows

What happened to Janet Reno?

Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as United States attorney general, died on Monday at 78. She died of complications from Parkinson's disease, according to her family.Nov 7, 2016

What was Janet Reno's title?

United States Attorney GeneralJanet Reno / Previous office (1993–2001)The United States attorney general leads the United States Department of Justice, and is the chief lawyer of the federal government of the United States. The attorney general serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters. Wikipedia

Who was Obama's Attorney General?

Eric HolderOfficial portrait, 200982nd United States Attorney GeneralIn office February 3, 2009 – April 27, 2015PresidentBarack Obama31 more rows

When was Janet born?

July 21, 1938Janet Reno / Date of birth