Michael Fortier, an accomplice in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, was released from federal prison on January 20, 2006, after serving about 85 percent of his 12-year sentence. He had pleaded guilty to charges including failing to alert authorities about the bombing plot, lying to federal agents, and selling stolen guns to help finance the attack. In exchange for a reduced sentence, Fortier testified against the main conspirators, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, during their trials
. Following his release, Fortier and his family entered the Federal Witness Protection Program, receiving new identities and housing to live a private life away from public scrutiny. They were ordered to avoid media interviews and sever ties with old acquaintances. Since then, Fortier has maintained a very low profile, with no public appearances or interviews, and is believed to be living quietly with his family outside of Kingman, Arizona, or potentially relocated elsewhere under protection
. In summary, Michael Fortier is currently living under federal witness protection, leading a private life with his family, and has stayed out of the public eye since his release from prison in 2006
