Comments on: City Lawyers Ejected From Fishy Fire Truck Depositions

By: Ron Moten Implicates Mayoral Officials at Council Fire Truck Proceeding - City Desk - Washington City Paper

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:21:13 +0000

[...] exactly, but an open deposition. Moten had originally been scheduled to give his deposition behind closed doors on Friday, but he declined to testify, citing the council’s political motivations. The council staff [...]

By: candycane1

candycane1 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:39:54 +0000

It does sound like Moten was on something. That probably was the best time to get him to testify. He runs his mouth so much they probably would have gotten things out of him that didn't have anything to do with the truck.

By: DC Res

DC Res — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:16:49 +0000

Ok Q, you've redeemed yourself.... Great reply.

By: Q

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:10:31 +0000

I figured I'd be attacked because I supported Nickels. Apparently, you all missed my point. Of course he had counsel. Are you saying that Gill and Booth weren't privy to the "extra" counsel? I'm not convinced that Nickels sent them there on a whim without Gill and Booth knowing. My point was that Nickels (albeit the intimidation factor was there) was right by sending lawyers there as these "private citizens" were going to be questioned based on fufilling DC duties. It sucks, and implies a cover up but it is within his rights. As this is not an IG investigation, the AG's lawyers didn't have to recuse themselves. But one wonders what authority the Council has besides coming to a legislative conclusion after this investigation is conducted. They can't invoke sanctions or any other penalties. Their attempt is basically the appearance of an unbiased investigation. My guess is that Gill and Booth were probably coached by the AG anyways. As far as Moton having to wait...why is he surprised. Political Circus indeed, and Moton is one of the acts.

By: Wrack

Wrack — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:08:05 +0000

Also, Q, you make up words.

By: fedupcitizen

fedupcitizen — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:50:48 +0000

Is Moten serious did he call Rhee a councilmember?? That is it he and Fenty have been smoking something!!!

By: DC Res

DC Res — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:54:14 +0000

Q, once again, you are totally wrong. Gill and Booth already had legal counsel present. Dud.. The OAG was there to protect Fenty and intimidate witnesses. When the Executive Branch decides to testify Nickles can then send his flunkies to the rescue. The OAG is party to the crime / cover-up. WHY/HOW is the OAG representing anyone involved with this scandal.

By: Q

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:14:12 +0000

Nickels is right...felt icky to say that, but both Gill and Booth were operating as DC Employees when this incident occurred and as such should be afforded counsel. Where he and the Council messed up is treating Gill and Booth as "private citizens" who were subpeonaed. Everybody knows that the Council is investigating impropriates with the Executive Branch and DC Govt over the firetruck. Calling these folks up for a "chat" with the Council behind the back of their superiors seems courageous, but they should've expected some resistance from the AG.