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33020 (Rev 10-6-95} 44A-JN-30112, 62D-JN-30045-FD302 ontintuatin of FD-307 of TRANSCRIPT -EMMETT TILL TRIAL Sept 1955 ,0n _ Page 126 reasons. And the first reason is that ic is not shown here in the preliminary examination that any statement incrim- inating this defendant was freely and voluntarily made. And that has already been decided by the Supreme Court of Mississippi. And if they are going to ask any additional questions to qualify the witness or any statement that he might have made, then that should be made or done in the _absence of the jury. THE COURT: Suppose you go ahead and ask your questions, Mr. Chatham. The objection at this time will be overruled. Q Mr. Smith, where was Mr. Bryant when he made the statement to you? A In my car, sitting there in front of his store, in Money, Mississippi. Q And on what day of the month of August was that? A It was Sunday afternoon, August 28th. ® Sunday afternoon, August 28th? A Yes, Sir. QO Were there any other persons present at the time Mr. Bryant made the statement to you? A No, Sir. i Q Now, before making any statement to you at that time, Mr. Smith, did you threaten or intimidate Mr. Bryant in