Statement of Viper Team Member Donna Williams at Her Sentencing Hearing, March 19, 1997
Ernest HancockMeet a "VIPER" (Now that the media has started to bring up the Arizona Viper Militia, it's time to start reminding you what really happened. We saw it up close)
Donna Williams:
I apologize to the court for reading this. I am very anxious and
wouldn't be able to remember all that I want to say by simply talking.
I understand this is my opportunity to tell the court about myself, since otherwise you only know what's in the court papers and pre-sentence report.
I was born in Oklahoma City in 1952, an only child. My parents and I were very close, best friends. My father was a petroleum engineer, my mom a teacher. My dad's job opportunities allowed us to travel extensively abroad and live in South America for six years. My parents loved the outdoors and gave me a great appreciation and love of travel, camping and nature. My dad grew up on a ranch in Texas where carrying firearms was a way of life. He taught me at an ear
What is an important point is that since this time the laws have been changed and reinterpreted and twisted to make all of us criminals, that can be targeted by any administration for anything and never see a lawyer.... it's not going to get better until there is a dramatic change in the individual minds of the people... that's where I put my efforts.