[Wood said the government letter ends a dreadful episode for his client.] Obviously he is relieved, ... At the same time I think he realizes that this is just one step along the road. This ends one part of his nightmare. |
Despite their threats and assertions to the contrary, the AJC, its attorneys and its employees are not above the law and the authority of the court, |
I have spoken with him, and we have exchanged e-mails and letters, ... And I have pledged to him my full cooperation, mine and the Ramsey family's. I understand his reputation is that he's very well qualified. |
I will walk into that courtroom with you. |
It was partly to say hello, but they also saw it as an opportunity to see if there was anything new (in the investigation). |
It's about money, permanent and significant damages. It's also about accountability on the part of the government and the media. |
Only a fool would subject themselves to questioning by seven investigators as some sort of publicity stunt. |
There is no question there will be legal action against the media, and I think it's a good possibility that we will down the road institute action against members of the FBI. This is a good and decent man who did his job on the night of the Olympic Park bombing. He is not a criminal. |
This is the way the government apologizes. I view this letter as the government's apology to Richard Jewell. |
We are going to try to move forward, but I will tell you if Michael Kane's conduct and his demands to ask any question in what appears to be an effort to do nothing more than that of a fishing expedition try to find something to say against this family--- if that what happens tomorrow morning it will be a short day, |
We are going to try to move forward, but I will tell you if Michael Kane's conduct and his demands to ask any question in what appears to be an effort to do nothing more than that of a fishing expedition try to find something to say against this family--- if that what happens tomorrow morning it will be a short day. |
We have given them leads. They'll have to determine if those people are viable suspects. That's a determination for the police, not this family. |
We have reached a settlement with CNN. The amount of the settlement is both confidential and, under the terms of the agreement, cannot be characterized, except for me to tell you that it was a monetary payment to Barbara Jewell, the mother, and Richard Jewell. |