[Dan(9698)]

They usually have 20 days or so to answer.

They shouldn't be asking the Judge to order anything until they have filed a response. I don't think they have standing until it is filed.

[TexKat]

(END VIDEOTAPE) CARROLL: O'Reilly says Mackris' lawsuit is politically motivated. Saying her attorney's firm made contributions to the Democratic Party. Mackris' attorney says the extortion complaint is without merit. And his client's complaint is not political, it's sexual harassment and the allegations against O'Reilly will be proven in court -- Lou.

DOBBS: Very high-stakes conflict between these two. Jason, what is the next step here?

CARROLL: Well, sometime in late October, October 22, both of the sides will get together and if there is an issue about the tapes, perhaps at that time, that issue will be resolved.

DOBBS: Thank you very much, Jason Carroll.