- On cue at 7:30 PM, Senator Kennedy began reading from a manuscript gripped tightly in his hand: My fellow citizens: I have requested this opportunity to talk to you, the people of Massachusetts, about the tragedy which happened last Friday evening. This morning I entered a plea of guilty to the charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Prior to my appearance in court it would have been improper for me to comment on these matters, but tonight I am free to tell you what happened and to say what it means to me. On the weekend of...