Co-defendant Terry Nichols was convicted of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter in a separate trial. The jury was unable to agree on a sentence, sparing Nichols the death penalty. His sentencing date has not been set. Prosecutors say McVeigh's attorneys never presented evidence that a third party was involved. They also argued the judge properly barred the defense from telling McVeigh's jury about the reasons for the government raid on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas.
Authorities say the raid was the impetus for the bombing two years later.
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