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To: RJCogburn
Thank you for the ping.
As you can imagine the local TV and radio are giving this extensive coverage.
We have 2 local call-in radio programs; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The topic today, of course, was the "confession".
On the 6:00 PM newscast a local reporter, from our ABC affiliate, interviewed Mr. Barket in New York City. The following is a transcript of the interview:

"Andrew Siff: 'James Kopp's lawyer was present when he confessed to details of the shooting. Kopp's lawyer, Bruce Barket, was in New York City today defending a Brooklyn couple accused of harboring and assisting Kopp. He spoke extensively about Kopp's decision to come forward.'

Bruce Barket: 'He strongly believed it was the correct thing to do. He wanted to put to rest the what and why of October 23rd, 1998.'

Siff: 'Barket insists, despite Kopp's admission, he is not guilty not only of intentional murder but of any crime. He insists it's a justified action taken to advance the cause of the pro-life movement.'

Barket: 'Jim Kopp's defense will be centered upon the right-to-life for every citizen in this country, including the unborn. His actions were premised upon his understanding that unborn children are just that, children and I think he should be acquitted.'

Siff:' Barket also insists just because Kopp is now admitting details of the shooting that doesn't mean he'll take the stand at his own trial.'

Barket: 'Whether he testifies or not is something that remains to be seen. That's a decision I don't have to make for many months now, so I'll wait to make it.' "

I don't believe any jury will acquit James Kopp and the right-to-life cause has suffered a major blow because of his actions.

25 posted on 11/20/2002 3:57:59 PM PST by Marianne
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To: Marianne
'Jim Kopp's defense will be centered upon the right-to-life for every citizen in this country, including the unborn.

So according to Kopp, if a liberal disagrees with the military action about to take place in Iraq, the liberal is free to shoot the Army general who lives next door?

"I only killed the general because I was trying to save innocent civilians..."

26 posted on 11/20/2002 7:10:56 PM PST by 11th Earl of Mar
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