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out he was rewarded for taking that hit. I believe that
without question at the conclusion of this case, once you
listen to the facts, and yes the tapes show what they
show, and they say what they say, but when you put
everything together about the practices of this
particular aspect of the Church of Scientology you will
agree that Mr. Minton acted the way he should have acted
under the law. He acted in self—defense and this man got
exactly what he wanted. Thank you.

THE COURT: Counsel, approach the bench
just briefly.

(Whereupon, a bench conference was held
out of the hearing of the jury.)

THE COURT: Just a matter of procedure,
are we invoking the rule on witnesses?

MR. TYSON: Yes.

THE COURT: I want to make sure both of
you are aware. Rule is invoked and you all instruct your
own witnesses. Just give everybody a second and then we
will get going.

(Whereupon, the witnesses were excluded
from the courtroom.)

(Whereupon, the witness was sworn.)

THE COURT: Please proceed.

MR. TYSON: Thank you, Judge.