i'm the new sheriff in town, that we're going to use everything in the book to come after you. >> what was the reaction of the people there? >> shock, disbelief, shock and awe. >> there had been abuses by federal agencies before but the obama epa is at the top of the list of using overtly threatening behavior. >> at least until his meeting with president obama, hamm had been hopeful he could change the mind of the administration. while he couldn't get through to the president, two weeks a thaf white house summit, the department of justice got through to him. on august 2nd, 2011, they brought criminal charges against his company, continental resources. the crime? killing a bird. >> one bird? >> one bird. >> hamm's company was charged with violating the my gra toirry bird act after a specialist