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It's March 21st, 1990, in a district courtroom in Washington, D.C.

Judge Harold H. Green sits at the bench. From his elevated position, he overlooks the packed audience inspectators.

To the left of Judge Green sits a panel of 12 jurors, 5 men, 7 women.

Since John Pointexer's trial began in early March, these jurors have listened to hours of testimony.

They've sacrificed weeks of their time in order to perform their civic duty.

But today is a special day. Today, the jurors are going to hear testimony from a very important person.

Former President Ronald Reagan. The bailiff opens a door at the back of the courtroom and wheels several television sets to the front of the jury box.

One month earlier, Reagan gave a taped deposition in a federal courthouse in Los Angeles, California.

Now, that tape will be played before the jury.

Judge Green makes a brief statement. He reminds the jury that Ronald Reagan is a witness like any other, and that he should not be given special consideration.

After his gentle admonishment, Judge Green nods to the bailiff. He dint a light and presses play.

The witness, from whom we will hear this morning, is the former President of the United States Ronald Reagan.

Would you call the witness?

And in the next 12-mile radius, the judge will try.

Judge President, your honor, say it. Say what you made your heart.

The court will administer the oath, too.

He saw him as wearing a testimony about to give and the cause now before this court should be the truth, the whole truth cannot be but the truth is the whole truth.

I do.

Which please change your full names by your last name for the rest.

Ronald Reagan, R-E-A-G-A-N.

The judge expresses his appreciation for Reagan's testimony before he begins.

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