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Q He said the words, “I’m going to call the
police.” After he accused you of assaulting him around
the corner, correct?

A That’s correct.

Q And not only did he say, “I am going to call
the police.” But you saw him take out his cellular phone
and begin to dial, correct?

A That’s correct.

Q Not did he say, “I’m going to call the police.”
And start to dial the police, but he started to leave the
church property by walking across the street away from
you and the Church of Scientology property, correct?

A Uh-huh, yes.

Q And instead of allowing him to go back to his
car, or meet with the police you made the decision that
you were going to continue to follow him, even though he
was retreating?

A I had no idea or indication that he was
retreating, or calling the police.

Q Wait a minute --

A Please, sir. I had no idea that he was
retreating or calling the police. He said that he was
calling the police, but how am I to know exactly what Mr.
Minton is doing. And up to that point in time I was