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Gesell / Ehrlichman Subpoena #32229

ABC Evening News for Friday, Jun 07, 1974
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(Studio) Federal Judge Gerhard Gesell upset by President' refusal to honor subpoena for White House files needed by John Ehrlichman for his defense in Ellsberg break-in trial.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith

(DC) President' attorney James Saint Clair admits Ehrlichman not allowed to look at files with attorney as promised. Gesell warns of possible contempt of court charges against President Judge Gesell verbally thrashes Saint Clair. Possibility of compromise may still exist.
REPORTER: Stephen Geer Artist: Freda Reiter

(Studio) Saint Clair denies personally breaking agreement made with Judge Gesell with regard to Ehrlichman and White House documents.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith

Reporter(s):
Geer, Stephen;
Smith, Howard K.
Duration:
00:02:40

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