◆ SpookStack

I 6-147 (1-13-81) CRIMINAL INVE. 3 . VE DIVISION INFORMATIVE NOTE Date 12/29/81 Re: WAYNE BERTRAM WILLIAMS; ’ ATKID; MAJOR CASE 30; KIDNAPING; OO: ATLANTA Attached Atlanta teletype advises that the jury selection for the trial of subject com- menced 12/28/81 in Fulton County Superior Court, Atlanta, Georgia. It is anticipated that the jury will be impaneled by 1/4/82 for the trial that is expected to be six to ten weeks in duration. The State of Georgia law requires that prior ito any criminal trial, the prosecution must furnish to the defense, a list of all potential itnesses to be called to testify during the trial, Absent that, a witness may not testify. he Fulton County District Attorney has there- ore submitted a list of 400 potential wit- messes, including 52 FBI personnel, who may estify during subject's trial. The FBI personnel listed are assigned to 15 field offices and FBIHQ. The U. S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Georgia has advised the defense attorneys, verbally and in writing, that the Federal Government will adhere to Georgia Code, hapter 38-801, regarding the obligation of the Hefense to pay the cost of travel and other expenses relating to Bureau employees subpoenaed by the defense in this case. At this time, the Hefense attorneys have not acknowledged, in xiting, their intention to comply with the eorgia Code, Chapter 38-801. ~ Mr. Mullen l,- Mr. Young - Mr. S. Andrews i - Mr. Monroe CONTINUED - OVER