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Agnew Inquiry #23506

ABC Evening News for Wednesday, Oct 03, 1973
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(Studio) Vice President Agnew's lawyers win point at grand jury inquiry in Baltimore, MD.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner

(Baltimore, Maryland) Judge Walter Hoffman rules Agnew lawyers have power to take depositions from anyone to track down news leaks. High White House officials as well as reporters may be called. Hoffman advises grand jury to disregard news leaks and make decision with regard to Agnew on facts. Other charges issued to grand jury summarized. [1st witness, William MUTH - feels hostile toward prosecutors.]
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson Artist: Freda Reiter

Reporter(s):
Donaldson, Sam;
Reasoner, Harry
Duration:
00:02:10

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