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T. Milton Street Testimony Excerpt

T. Milton Street Sr. took the witness stand in his own defense Feb. 14, telling a federal jury that he paid his taxes until he became convinced the tax code is unconstitutional. Listen to this and more.

Direct examination begins about 10:15 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008.

Questions by Street’s defense attorney, Jeremy H.G. Ibrahim

Responses by T. Milton Street.

At about 10:30 a.m., cross examination begins by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams.

Responses by T. Milton Street.

At about 11 a.m., Street begins testimony about why the U.S. Tax Code is unconstitutional.

At about 11:20 a.m., U.S. District Judge Legrome D. Davis calls a five-minute recess. The jury is led out and the judge begins to talk to Street about his behavior in the courtroom.

At about 11:50 a.m., court resumes with Williams questioning Street.

At 12:12 p.m. there is a brief sidebar conference with the judge and lawyers.

At 12:26 p.m. there is redirect questioning by Ibrahim, followed by brief cross-examination by Guy Sciolla, defense lawyer for co-defendant John H. Velardi Sr. and re-re-cross-examination by Williams.

Street’s testimony ends at 12:30 p.m.