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Q I’m going to direct your attention to October
31, 1999, in the evening hours. Were you in the area of
The Fort Harrison Hotel?

A Yes, I was.

Q Tell the jury what, if anything, unusual you
observed at that location? And your vantage point, where
you were, also?

A I was northbound on Fort Harrison Avenue at the
stop light at Pierce Street. I noticed on the southwest
corner there were several people there. I didn’t pay
much attention. My window was down. I did notice some
yelling that started coming from that area. I looked up
and I observed Mr. Minton strike Mr. Howd with a protest
sign.

Q Then you —— do you see Mr. Minton at the
courthouse right now?

A Yes, sir, I do.

Q Please identify him.

A He is right there.

MR. DENIS DE VLAMING: We will stipulate
to his identifying him.

BY MR. TYSON:

Q You’ve seen Mr. Howd, you’ve seen him here in
court also today?

A Yes, I have.