Transvestia

Jim's office door opened and he motioned for everyone to come in. They walked through his office. to a conference room where everyone took appointed seats. An Assistant State's Attorney, Roger Hart was also present.

In the next hour Tony was questioned thoroughly. There were a few times when he became hesitant, but Cole had placed the little green pieces of paper in his suit jacket pocket with just enough of them left showing for Tony to get the message. Tony told the truth.

"Alright, "said Jim, "I think that's about it unless anyone else has anything else for the records" No one spoke up so the deposition was ended.

"Well Roger,"

said Jim, "do you still think you've got a case against Tomas Warden?"

"No. Listen Jim, I didn't want to push this thing anyway, but the pressure from the press and the public forced my hand. Warden is still going to have to stand trial, regardless of the way I feel."

"Alright, we'll play the game your way, but I want the deposition's of the Leone gang."

"You're entitled to them," Hart replied.

In the next weeks Jim and Cole were busy preparing for the Warden trial. Jim had questioned all of the boys involved in the case but they stuck to their stories. They were perfect, in fact too perfect for anyone to buy.

In the meantime Cole checked into the people who had been victimized by Leone and his friends. He had a pocket full of subpoenas and when he

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