Episode 162 The Garrison Investigation Part 12 Perry Russo Part 3 Published May 01, 2023
Episode 162 is the twelfth in a new series of episodes that chronicle the story of the Garrison investigation in New Orleans and the related trial of Clay Shaw. Episode twelve is the third in a mini-series that addresses the star witness of the Clay Shaw trial, Perry Russo. In this third episode covering Russo’s sworn testimony under oath at the preliminary hearing which was his first debut as a witness related to the case against Clay Shaw. Perry Russo had previously gone public on his own before he was discovered by anyone, including Garrison…but Garrison soon took control and the ensuing story related to Russo’s ongoing interactions with the New Orleans D.A.’s office would prove to be more than controversial. Phelan and others would contend that Garrison and his staff engaged in a progressive series of actions that included the use of sodium pentothal (truth serum) and a series of hypnosis sessions all of which pointed to witness manipulation. That he and his office had engaged in steps to suggest the proper answers to Russo, was the issue in question and whether those actions materially enhanced the original testimony of Perry Russo and were, essentially, untruths… Critics contend that the changes were so radical that Russo’s testimony evolved from being initially irrelevant, to so significant that it singlehandedly resulted in the arrest of Clay Shaw, for conspiracy to murder the President.
Join us in in this exciting series of episodes about one of the most fascinating witnesses….in fact the star witness…of the Clay Shaw trial.