VIDEO TAPE REVIEW: NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT NETWORK, AMERICAN INVESTIGATOR, "MENA, ARKANSAS UNDER INVESTIGATION," AIRED FEBRUARY 8, 1996.

• Document Type: FOIA
• Keywords: SEAL BARRY
• Keywords: MENA ARKANSAS
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0001289764
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: June 22, 2015
• Document Release Date: September 30, 2009
• Case Number: F-2002-01499
• Publication Date: February 22, 1996

MENA TEAM
SUBJECT: VIDEO TAPE REVIEW: NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT NETWORK,
AMERICAN INVESTIGATOR, "MENA, ARKANSAS UNDER
INVESTIGATION," AIRED FEB 8, 1996
FROM:
DATE: FEB 22, 1996 COMMENTS: (Please DATE Comments)
TO:
APPROVED FOR
RELEASE^DATE:
23-Sep-2009
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February 22, 1996
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Video Tape Review: National Empowerment
Network, American Investigator, "Mena, Arkansas
Under Investigation," aired February 8,1996.
1. On February 21, 1996, the undersigned reviewed the above video tape.
The main thrust of the video related to suspicious activities.at the Mena,
Arkansas airport in the 1980s time frame. Allegations included drug activities,
arms smuggling and money laundering. Possible connections to CIA and
government officials were explored. Particular emphasis was placed on the
activities of deceased drug smuggler Barry Seal. Additional focus was placed on
the activities of wealthy Arkansas businessman Don Lasater and his possible ties
with Seal and high ranking government officials. The role of Rich Mountain
Aviation also received significant attention.
2. Interviewees for the program included Congressman Leach, Fred
Hampton of Rich Mountain Aviation, and former Arkansas law enforcement
officers L.D. Brown and Russell Welch. References were made to a book by
Terry Reed, entitled "Compromised," which reportedly relates to the topic at
hand. The credibility of this book was questioned somewhat, however, it may
be useful in terms of background information and leads. Accordingly, an
attempt will be made to obtain this book through the library.
3. Overall, the video provided useful background information on the
Mena allegations and featured some of the key participants.
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