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Q Were you able to form an opinion about what was
going on as the Scientologists actions versus Mr.
Minton’s actions?

Q What is that opinion?

A The opinion is that Mr. Minton is identified as
their largest critic, their most dangerous threat, and so
they need to really do something about it. What I was
able to see in the tape is a particular series of events
were staged to ensure that their objective was gotten.

Q What did it look like the objective was?

A To get Mr. Minton arrested.

MS. RIVELLINI: Judge, that is what I

have for purposes of the proffer.

THE COURT: Mr. Tyson?

MR. TYSON: Thank you, Judge.

CROSS EXAMINATION

BY MR. TYSON:

Q How are you doing, Mr. Oliver?

A Very good, sir.

Q I am Bill Tyson. I should have introduced
myself before. I’m sorry.

Mr. Oliver, you talk almost as fast as I do.
A Sorry.