A Threat To The Republic

[JMadonna]

Jerry, it has been awhile since I read your book, but if I recall correctly, you feel Cobb was coached by Edwin Stanton as to what to say (or not say) on the witness stand during the trial. Is this mostly just your opinion, or is there solid evidence Stanton "helped" Cobb with his testimony?

I think Cobb's statement that Steve presented is evidence of Cobb being coached. His statement is pretty close (almost word for word in some places) with the official trial transcript.

You'll notice that at the bottom of page 4 - Cobb is interrupted by whoever was coaching him to tell him that Cobb was mistaken and he would tell him what really happened. - IMO that is coaching the witness.