Citizen Hearing on Disclosure

The Citizen Hearing on Disclosure was a historic event that occurred at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., from April 29 to May 3, 2013. It was organized by Paradigm Research Group, with the objective of addressing the extraterrestrial presence engaging the human race. The hearing featured former members of the U.S. Congress and Senate, who listened to over 40 witnesses, including researchers, former military personnel, and government officials from around the world, present testimonies about their experiences and knowledge related to UFOs and extraterrestrial encounters. The purpose of this event was to initiate a conversation on the possible existence of extraterrestrial life, to disclose previously classified information about UFO sightings and encounters, and to explore the implications of such phenomena for humanity.

The Paradigm Research Group (PRG) is an organization founded in 1996 by Stephen Bassett, a political activist and registered lobbyist on the issue of extraterrestrial-related phenomena. PRG aims to end the perceived government-imposed “truth embargo” on the acknowledgment of extraterrestrial life and promote open disclosure of UFO and extraterrestrial information.

The testimonies of these individuals can be found in the extensive video archives of the event.

1. Stephen Bassett: Founder and executive director of Paradigm Research Group, a political activist, and a registered lobbyist on extraterrestrial-related phenomena.
2. Dr. Steven Greer: A retired medical doctor, founder of the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI), and creator of the Disclosure Project, which aims to reveal classified information about UFOs and extraterrestrial life.
3. Stanton Friedman: A nuclear physicist and professional ufologist who conducted extensive research on the Roswell incident and other UFO cases. (Deceased)
4. Richard Dolan: A historian and prominent UFO researcher, author of multiple books on the subject, including “UFOs and the National Security State.”
5. Paul Hellyer: Former Canadian Minister of Defense, who publicly stated that UFOs are real and that some governments possess advanced extraterrestrial technologies.
6. Edgar Mitchell: An astronaut who was part of the Apollo 14 mission and the sixth person to walk on the moon. He was also the founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and a strong advocate for UFO disclosure. (Deceased)
7. Linda Moulton Howe: An investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author who has extensively researched UFOs, extraterrestrial life, and related phenomena.
8. Dr. Jesse Marcel Jr.: A medical doctor and the son of Major Jesse Marcel, who was involved in the recovery of the debris from the Roswell incident. (Deceased)
9. Nick Pope: A former UK Ministry of Defense employee who was responsible for investigating UFO sightings and reports for the British government.
10. Dr. John Alexander: A retired U.S. Army colonel and former program manager for non-lethal defense at Los Alamos National Laboratory, who has conducted research on UFOs and other paranormal phenomena.
11. A. J. Gevaerd: A Brazilian ufologist and editor of the Brazilian UFO Magazine, who has been involved in numerous UFO investigations in Brazil.
12. Dr. Roger Leir: A podiatric surgeon who claimed to have removed extraterrestrial implants from patients. (Deceased)
13. Grant Cameron: A Canadian UFO researcher and author who focuses on the relationship between UFOs and the consciousness phenomenon.
14. Dr. Robert Wood: An aerospace engineer and former manager at McDonnell Douglas, who has researched UFOs and alleged government documents related to the phenomenon.
15. Gary Heseltine: A former British police officer and founder of the Police Reporting UFO Sightings (PRUFOS) database, which compiles UFO sighting reports from police officers in the UK.
16. Dr. Haktan Akdogan: A Turkish UFO researcher, founder of the Sirius UFO Space Sciences Research Center, and organizer of multiple international UFO symposiums in Turkey.
17. Captain Rodrigo Bravo Garrido: A Chilean Army officer and helicopter pilot who has researched aviation safety issues related to UFO encounters.
18. Dr. David Jacobs: A historian and retired Temple University professor, who has conducted research on alleged alien abductions and written several books on the topic.
19. Antonio Huneeus: A Chilean-American science journalist and UFO researcher, who has covered UFO-related stories for various international publications.
20. Daniel Sheehan: A Harvard-educated attorney, who has represented clients in several high-profile cases related to UFOs and government secrecy, including the Pentagon Papers case.
21. Dr. Peter Davenport: The director of the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), which maintains a database of UFO sighting reports.
22. Kevin Randle: A retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, who has written multiple books on UFOs, including “Roswell in the 21st Century.”
23. Captain Ray Bowyer: A commercial airline pilot who witnessed a large, cylindrical UFO while flying over the English Channel in 2007.
24. Dr. Bruce Maccabee: A retired physicist and prominent UFO researcher, who has analyzed photographic and video evidence of UFO sightings.
25. Dr. Richard Haines: A retired NASA research scientist and founder of the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP), which investigates UFO encounters in aviation.
26. Dr. Lynne Kitei: A medical doctor and UFO witness, who documented the “Phoenix Lights” incident in 1997.
27. George Filer: A retired U.S. Air Force intelligence officer and director of the Mutual UFO Network’s (MUFON) Eastern Region, who has researched and written about UFO sightings.
28. Jaime Maussan: A Mexican journalist and television personality, who has covered UFO-related stories and promoted UFO research in Mexico.
29. Charles Halt: A retired U.S. Air Force colonel, who witnessed and reported on the Rendlesham Forest incident in 1980.
30. Clifford Stone: A retired U.S. Army sergeant, who claimed to have been part of a covert military unit that recovered crashed extraterrestrial vehicles.
31. Dr. Edgar Mitchell: A retired U.S. Navy Captain, Apollo 14 astronaut, and the sixth person to walk on the moon. He was the founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and a strong advocate for UFO disclosure. (Deceased)
32. Robert Salas: A former U.S. Air Force officer who claimed a UFO incident disrupted the functionality of nuclear missiles at Malmstrom Air Force Base in 1967.
33. Tom Carey: A UFO researcher and co-author of multiple books on the Roswell incident, including “Witness to Roswell.”
34. Donald Schmitt: A UFO researcher and co-author with Tom Carey on multiple books about the Roswell incident.
35. Col. Charles Halt (Ret.): A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and Deputy Base Commander at the time of the Rendlesham Forest incident in 1980. He reported the event and later became a vocal advocate for UFO disclosure.
36. Dr. Scott Jones: A retired U.S. Navy Commander and co-founder of the Center for the Study of the Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI) with Dr. Steven Greer.
37. Dr. Leo Sprinkle: A retired psychologist and professor at the University of Wyoming who has conducted research on alleged alien abductees and UFO contactees.
38. Sgt. James Penniston (Ret.): A former U.S. Air Force Security Police officer who claimed to have witnessed and interacted with a triangular-shaped UFO during the Rendlesham Forest incident in 1980.
39. John Callahan: A former Division Chief of the Accidents and Investigations Branch of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), who disclosed an encounter between a Japanese airliner and a UFO in 1986.

These are just a few of the many witnesses who presented their testimonies at the Citizen Hearing on Disclosure. The event offered a platform for individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to share their knowledge and insights on the subject of UFOs and extraterrestrial encounters, contributing to a broader understanding of these phenomena.

The science behind the study of extraterrestrial life and UFOs primarily involves the fields of astrobiology, astronomy, and physics. Astrobiology is concerned with the study of life in the universe, focusing on the possibility of extraterrestrial life forms and the conditions required for their existence. Astronomers search for exoplanets—planets outside our solar system—in the habitable zones around their stars, where conditions might be suitable for the development of life. The study of UFOs often involves the examination of unexplained aerial phenomena, which might be attributed to advanced technologies developed by extraterrestrial civilizations.

In 2020, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) officially released three unclassified Navy videos, which showed unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) that had previously been leaked in 2007 and 2017 (Source: U.S. Department of Defense). These videos sparked renewed interest in the subject of UFOs and extraterrestrial life.

According to a study published in the Astrophysical Journal, there could be as many as 300 million potentially habitable planets in our galaxy, the Milky Way (Source: “The Occurrence of Rocky Habitable Zone Planets Around Solar-like Stars from Kepler Data,” Astrophysical Journal, 2020). This discovery increases the likelihood of the existence of extraterrestrial life.

In 2019, the U.S. Navy patented theoretical designs for advanced aircraft technologies that could be used to create craft capable of traveling at incredible speeds and maneuvering in ways similar to some reported UFO sightings (Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Number US10144532B2).

Dr. Michio Kaku, a theoretical physicist and futurist, have expressed their views on the topic. In a 2021 interview with The Guardian, Kaku stated that the idea of extraterrestrial contact is no longer confined to the realm of science fiction, and humanity must be prepared to make contact with alien civilizations.

“Unidentified: The National Intelligence Problem of UFOs” is a good book written by Luis Elizondo, former director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) at the Pentagon. In his book, Elizondo discusses his experiences investigating UAPs, the challenges faced in obtaining government support, and the need for increased transparency on the issue.

The New York Times, have reported on UFO sightings and government involvement in their investigation. In a 2017 article, the newspaper revealed the existence of the AATIP, a secret Pentagon program that investigated reports of UFOs and UAPs between 2007 and 2012.

The Citizen Hearing on Disclosure was a significant event that sought to bring attention to the subject of UFOs and extraterrestrial life, aiming to promote transparency and stimulate public discourse on the issue. While the scientific community continues to explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life through astrobiology and the search for habitable exoplanets, the study of UFOs and UAPs is still an area of ongoing investigation and debate.