[steve50]

I read Asa was the US Attorney for the area during this. He had control over the Seals investigation. I'm not sure if it's true. It looks like Seals was set up for a hit to make sure that went no where.

[Nick Thimmesch]

Indeed, the same Asa Hutchinson who now heads the DEA. For an excellent story on him during this period, check out Mara Leveritt's at: http://arktimes.com/010525coverstoryb.html THIMMESCH