1995 Oklahoma City bombing trial

The 1995 Oklahoma City bombing trial revolved around the April 19 attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, which killed 168 people, including many children. Timothy McVeigh was arrested and charged as the primary perpetrator, accused of using a truck bomb to carry out the attack. The trial began in 1997 and drew significant media attention, focusing on issues of terrorism, justice, and the impact of violence. McVeigh was convicted and sentenced to death, highlighting the need for national security and the complexities of confronting domestic terrorism. His co-conspirator, Terry Nichols, received a life sentence.