OK State Rep accuses ATF agents of extortion in gun dealer raid.

Oklahoma State Rep Calls for Arrest‍ of ATF Agents

Oklahoma​ state Rep. ‌Justin Humphrey (R-Lane) has taken a ‍bold step ‌by​ filing a‌ probable cause affidavit with the Oklahoma Attorney ‍General,‌ demanding ‍the arrest​ and ⁢prosecution of Bureau of ​Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and⁢ Explosives ‌(ATF) ⁤agents.

Humphrey’s⁣ focus is‍ on the agents who raided the home of ⁣Russell Fincher, a ‌federal firearms⁢ license (FFL)⁣ holder in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma,⁣ on June 16. ‌Working with ⁣the Pushmataha County Sheriff’s office, he has requested an investigation into the ATF agents for charges including extortion, terroristic threats, ‌and misuse of their authority.

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“When you abuse your law enforcement ‍position, I ⁤think ⁣you ought to be ⁣arrested,” Humphrey told The Epoch Times.

Firearms dealer⁣ Russell ⁣Fincher⁢ hopes that⁤ the state⁣ of Oklahoma or a federal ⁣agency ⁣like the FBI will thoroughly ⁢investigate the events that‌ took place at his home.

“I just ⁣want them to really investigate it,” Fincher ⁣said. “I feel ⁤like there’s no accountability for the ATF.”

An ATF⁤ spokesman declined to comment ⁤on Fincher’s case, but ‌emphasized ‌that reports have inaccurately portrayed ⁣the⁤ agency’s administrative procedures.

Ashely Stephens, a resident agent in charge and⁢ public information officer for the ATF’s Tulsa field office, stated that⁤ the allegations of confiscating guns without reason or offering​ to sell them back for a fraction of their⁣ value are false.

“That⁣ is a mischaracterization of what ⁢happened,” Stephens clarified.

Handcuffed in Front of Son

Humphrey, a former ⁤probation officer with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections,⁢ believes that the ATF agents abused their power to intimidate and coerce Fincher. He accuses them of handcuffing ⁤Fincher in front of his 13-year-old son and searching ​his property without clearly ‍stating the alleged crime.

“I’ve ‌looked ‍up all the statutes ​that I believe were ⁤violated,” Humphrey stated.

In a previous⁤ interview with The Epoch Times, Fincher​ expressed his shock ‍at the ⁣raid. He expected a routine visit from the ATF, but instead witnessed armed agents descending upon his property.

“I didn’t know what⁤ to think,” Fincher recalled. He‍ was handcuffed and detained while the agents questioned him about a legally traded ⁢gun that​ had resurfaced at⁤ a crime scene ⁢years later.

“They said, ‘You sold this gun to a criminal.’ I asked​ them, ‘Do⁣ you have a criminal telling you ⁣that Russell Fincher sold me a gun?'” Fincher recounted.

Stephens ‍clarified that ATF agents only seize guns authorized by ​the‍ court and that the owner is provided with forms to contest the seizure​ and petition for the return ⁢of the property.

In the aftermath of the raid, Fincher received a list of the confiscated ‍firearms ‍with a⁢ value of $10 ⁣assigned‌ to each gun. While ‌not‌ addressing⁤ Fincher’s case​ specifically, Stephens denied the‍ claim that⁢ the ATF‍ offers to purchase ⁤seized ⁣guns.

“That sounds like⁣ nothing I’ve ever heard of in​ 20 years ​with the ATF,” Stephens stated.

Taking Issue With ATF

Fincher provided documents outlining the procedure for ​petitioning ‍the return of seized property. However,‌ he⁢ disputes Stephens’s assertion and claims that⁤ his attorney informed him that agreeing‌ to forfeit the guns would‍ result in ⁣a check for each⁢ one.

Stephens stated that the ATF will comment on the case when possible but ⁤is currently prohibited from discussing ongoing investigations.

“We’re just not allowed to talk about ongoing investigations,” he explained.

⁢ What‌ charges does State Rep.⁤ Justin Humphrey ⁣believe⁤ should be filed against the ATF agents, and why?

Ansferred firearm that had been in his possession.

The incident has garnered significant attention, with many‌ questioning the actions and authority of ‍the ATF agents involved. State Rep.⁣ Justin Humphrey has taken a ⁢strong stance on the matter, filing a probable cause affidavit with ‌the Oklahoma Attorney⁢ General, demanding the ⁤arrest and prosecution of the ATF agents.

Humphrey’s ​focus is specifically on the agents who raided the home of Russell Fincher,⁢ a federal firearms license (FFL) holder in​ Tuskahoma, Oklahoma. Working with the Pushmataha County Sheriff’s office, Humphrey has requested an investigation into the ATF agents for charges⁣ including⁤ extortion, terroristic threats, and misuse of their ​authority.

“When you abuse your‌ law⁤ enforcement position, I think you ought to be arrested,” Humphrey stated in ‍an interview with The Epoch Times. He firmly ⁣believes​ that the ATF agents abused their power to intimidate ⁢and coerce Fincher, pointing to allegations‌ of‍ handcuffing Fincher in ⁣front ⁤of his 13-year-old⁢ son and searching his property without clearly stating the alleged crime.

Humphrey, a former probation officer with the⁣ Oklahoma Department of Corrections, is well-versed in the law and has⁣ thoroughly examined the statutes that he believes were violated ⁤in this case. He is committed to ensuring that accountability and justice are served.

On‌ the other hand, Russell Fincher, the firearms dealer at the center of this ⁢controversy,​ hopes⁤ that either the state of Oklahoma or a federal agency like the FBI will thoroughly investigate the events that took place. He expressed his desire for a comprehensive investigation and emphasized ⁢the need for accountability within the⁢ ATF.

However, an ATF spokesman declined to comment on Fincher’s ⁤case, implying that reports‍ had inaccurately portrayed ‍the‌ administrative procedures of the agency. ⁢Ashley Stephens, a resident agent in charge and public information officer for the ATF’s Tulsa field office, emphasized that the allegations of confiscating guns without reason or offering to ⁤sell them back for a​ fraction of their value are false. She clarified that these claims were a mischaracterization of what actually transpired.

The incident has raised questions about the‌ actions and accountability ⁢of law enforcement ​agencies such as the ATF.​ It highlights the importance of ensuring that the power and authority ⁢granted to law enforcement ‌officers are not abused and that ⁢citizens’ rights are protected.

As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Oklahoma Attorney General will respond to Rep.⁢ Humphrey’s call‌ for the arrest ​and prosecution of⁤ the​ ATF agents involved. The outcome of⁤ this investigation will undoubtedly have broader implications⁤ for law enforcement practices and the protection of citizens’ rights ⁤in Oklahoma and beyond.

In conclusion, the demand for⁣ the arrest and prosecution of ATF agents involved in ⁣the raid ‌on Russell Fincher’s home has sparked a heated debate about law ⁣enforcement practices and the accountability of federal agencies. State Rep. ‍Justin Humphrey’s bold step in filing a probable cause affidavit reflects the‍ concerns raised by⁣ many citizens who believe ⁢in upholding justice and holding law enforcement officers accountable for ⁤their actions. It is essential that thorough investigations take place ⁣to determine the truth ‍and ensure that​ justice is served.