Goudge Inquiry: Commissioner Rules Against Dr. Smith;

"I DO NOT THINK THAT THIS WAY OF PROCEEDING ADDS ANY RISK TO DR. SMITH'S REPUTATION."

COMMISSIONER STEPHEN GOUDGE;

Commissioner Stephen Goudge earlier today rejected Dr. Charles Smith's application to be examined in chief by his own lawyer before being examined by Commission Counsel and cross-examined by lawyers representing the other parties. (See earlier posting: Smith not cooperating, Commission Counsel says.)

Goudge rejected Smith's argument that he faced a "risk to his reputation" unless the order was granted.

"I do not think that this way of proceeding adds any risk to Dr. Smith's reputation," Goudge said in the brief four-page decision. "I know Commission Counsel will lead his evidence fairly."
Harold Levy;