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The more Cooper spoke out, the more he found himself in the crosshairs of the establishment. By 1998, he was charged with tax evasion and eluded authorities multiple times, convinced that the motivation for their pursuit was tied to his truth-telling rather than fiscal matters. In June 2001, he made chilling predictions about an impending attack on the U.S. that would be falsely attributed to Osama bin Laden, statements that gained new significance just months later when the September 11 attacks occurred.
A few months prior to this tragedy, Cooper foretold such a grim future, increasing his credibility among conspiracy theorists. Additionally, he ominously predicted his own demise at the hands of authorities, foreshadowing the events that would ultimately lead to his death.