Existing comment:
Judge Sirica:
* Became enamored of his public acclaim and played to the media. Saw himself as an avenging angel in search for truth.
* Met secretly with prosecutors and other interested parties to work out issues in advance of trial.
* Reached secret pact with prosecutors that indictments would come in time to appoint himself to preside over the cover-up trial.
* Temporarily sentenced Dean to harsh prison term for the admitted purpose of increasing his witness credibility. |