Arizona Lawmakers Announce Plans for Fast and Furious Committee

Published on January 26, 2012
Duration: 5:49

Arizona lawmakers are launching their own investigation into Operation Fast and Furious. The committee will examine allegations that the ATF coerced Arizona gun shop owners into illegally selling firearms, leading to the death of an Arizona citizen. The investigation aims to uncover crimes committed in Arizona and propose legislative changes to prevent similar incidents.

Quick Summary

Arizona lawmakers are forming a committee to investigate Operation Fast and Furious, focusing on allegations that the ATF coerced gun shops into illegal sales and the subsequent death of Brian Terry. The committee will hold public hearings, use subpoena power, and aims to uncover crimes and propose legislative changes to prevent future occurrences.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Committee Announcement
  2. 00:26Reasons for Arizona Investigation
  3. 01:01Gun Shop Owner Allegations
  4. 01:20Brian Terry's Death Connection
  5. 01:37Missing Firearms Concern
  6. 01:45Investigation Goals
  7. 01:59Investigation Methodology
  8. 02:18Subpoena Power and Hearings
  9. 02:34Witness Testimony Plan
  10. 03:06No Immunity Policy
  11. 03:22Subpoenaing US Attorney
  12. 03:42Concerns about Cooperation
  13. 04:00Preparedness for Non-Cooperation
  14. 04:24Witness List and Groundwork
  15. 04:42Federal Investigator Assistance
  16. 04:58Committee's Foundational Goals
  17. 05:05Primary Objectives
  18. 05:14Concluding Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Arizona legislative committee investigating Operation Fast and Furious?

The Arizona legislative committee aims to investigate the facts surrounding Operation Fast and Furious within the state, determine if any laws were broken by federal agents or the ATF, and propose changes to Arizona state law to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

How will the Arizona committee conduct its investigation into Operation Fast and Furious?

The committee plans to hold public hearings and will utilize subpoena power to compel testimony from gun owners, federal agents, and potentially former US Attorney Dennis Burke. They will not grant immunity to witnesses to avoid jeopardizing prosecutions.

What specific allegations are being investigated by the Arizona committee regarding Operation Fast and Furious?

The committee is investigating allegations that the ATF coerced Arizona gun shop owners into illegally selling firearms without proper checks, and that these actions contributed to crimes and the death of Arizona citizen Brian Terry.

What challenges does the Arizona committee anticipate in its investigation of Operation Fast and Furious?

The committee anticipates that some officials may refuse to testify, potentially invoking the Fifth Amendment. They are researching methods to overcome such non-cooperation and are prepared for a lack of cooperation from certain individuals.

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