The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996)
Set against the backdrop of a tense 1992 standoff, this mini-series explores the harrowing events surrounding Randy Weaver, a white separatist, and the federal agents who besieged his Idaho home. Triggered by a seemingly minor weapons charge, the ten-day confrontation escalates tragically, leading to the deaths of Weaver's son, wife, and dog, as well as a U.S. Marshal. The fallout from this incident sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about law enforcement's tactics, making it a pivotal moment in American history.
