On Tuesday, December 2, 2014 8:54:58 PM UTC-6, Anthony Marsh wrote:
> On 12/1/2014 7:48 PM, claviger wrote:
> > On Sunday, November 30, 2014 4:24:27 PM UTC-6, Robert Harris wrote:
> >> Almost 20 years ago, Mary La Fontaine asked Marina if she was coerced by
> >> anyone about her WC testimony. She said no, she was not pressured to say
> >> anything, by anybody.
> >>
> >> You see, there are people in the world who actually take the trouble to
> >> research issues like this, rather than just auto-attacking everything
> >> said by the other "team".
> >>
> >> Robert Harris
> >
> > Robert,
> >
> > Thanks for the info. I agree with your sentiment. There is no evidence
> > Marina was ever intimidated by deportation back to her homeland. For six
>
> Marina was threatened with deportation if she didn't cooperate.
Cite please.
I wonder if the FBI was even aware of her correspondence with the Soviet
Embassy? If they were then the threat of deportation would not be much
help, she had been trying to return for six months! Marina might have
taken them up on a free trip back to Russia but the USSR would have to
approve it or they could deny her entrance, in which case the US
Government would have to pay for her return trip back to the USA.
What was the value of her testimony? She took the backyard photos and was
aware of the rifle. De Mohrenschildt also had photos and knew about the
rifle. LHO confessed to Marina about shooting at Walker. She was not an
eyewitness to that event. Even if she had never seen the rifle the FBI
proved it was shipped to his mailbox. The FBI had solid forensic evidence
connecting LHO to the rifle and pistol.
Several witnesses saw a sniper in the 6th floor window. Other witnesses
saw LHO shoot officer Tippit. District Attorney Henry Wade had enough
evidence to get a death penalty on the Tippit murder alone. He also had
strong circumstantial evidence to get a conviction on the murder of
President Kennedy as well. This would happen even if Marina had clammed
up and refused to cooperate.
Marina was looking for a free trip back to Russia. She could have gamed
the system by accepting the threat of forced deportation. It would have
saved the Soviet Government the cost of flying her back. This would be a
win-win situation for Marina and the Russians. From a PR standpoint it
would backfire on the FBI because the US public was sympathetic to
Marina's situation and charmed by her wholesome Donna Reid good looks.
It would have been a long term mistake as well in case Marina ever changed
her mind and decided to tell more secrets. Marina was put through several
long Q&A sessions and very little came from all that. Had she departed to
Russia before the assassination the FBI would still have evidence
connecting LHO to this national crime.
Marina never admitted to being threatened with deportation. She did
express dislike for the FBI Agents who questioned her but liked the Secret
Service Agents. So the classic good cop/bad cop situation was in play.
Even if the FBI had attempted to coerce her with deportation all she had
to do is say "OK" and she gets a free ride back to her native country.
If she was threatened by the FBI she must have been laughing on the
inside. The Soviets would not pay for her trip to mother Russia but the
FBI would. Is that punishment or reward?