The Rules of Law

Tony Covatta

3 hours ago

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Clarence preps his witness, Shady, for trial testimony: “You weren’t there. That’s your story. It has the added virtue of also being true.”

Shady knows better--and worse: (“I’ll do what I want. No one saw or heard me push Charlie off that forest ledge Whatever I say will be the truth. No lie.)”

Under oath, Shady testifies: “Charlie slipped on the ledge. I reached out to pull him back, but he was already falling. (Sobs uncontrollably.)”

Verdict: not guilty.

Clarence wonders: (“The truth? I’ve seen witnesses who only lie when they are on the stand. Shady? Who can say?”)

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