The secret recordings

The secret video tapes and recordings will play a role in the evidence the jury will see during the John Ford Trial.

"They are essential to what we use to document and gather information," says Burns when asked about the recordings. "In this case we had the undercover officers wired up with cameras."

The also used video cameras that they placed on their bodies and cell phone recordings.

"The undercover agents were provided cellular phones and if they received a call from Ford or any other person under investigation, they could press a button and record the call" says Burns.

In February 2005, the FBI obtained the approval from the courts to use wire taps on Mr. Ford's phone.

After the recordings were made, they were given to Burns or another agent who would then create the evidence copy.

LC McNeil was the agent primary responsible for the case.

Burns said that it's common that one subject will lead to other subjects and the case will grow. When asked if there were subjects other than Mr. Ford, Burns responded with "yes, many".