Chapter VI - - THE COURT MARTIAL AFTERMATH (1986-1993)

1986

On 17 January 1986 the ASD/ISA (EAP) wrote Mr. Garwood's attorney Taylor that
they were aware that the DOD General Counsel had been in contact with him and
"has confirmed that the question of a grant of immunity by the Department of
Defense is no longer an issue because Mr. Garwood's military status has been
terminated." [236]   The letter then proceeded to note that DOD would not ask Mr.
Garwood any verbal questions at this initial meeting since Mr. Garwood preferred
written questions to which he could respond. In responding to this letter,
attorney Taylor indicated that Mr. Garwood was willing to meet with
representatives of the DOD and be accompanied by counsel, (both Mr.Taylor and his
partner, George Martin Kripner), "under the terms and conditions" set forth in
the 17 January 1986 letter. The initial meeting with the DIA and Mr.Garwood and
counsel, therefore, was set for 26 February 1986, from 1300-1700 hours. [237]   It
had taken almost seven (7) years for the DIA to obtain an interview with
Mr. Garwood!

On 26 February 1986, Mr.Garwood and Vaughan Taylor met with DIA officials in the
Pentagon. As already noted, there were some pre-conditions to this meeting: 1)
DIA had to submit all questions in writing; 2) there would be no oral
questioning; and 3) the interview would be limited to four (4) hours. During this

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236.  ASD/ISA(EAP) letter to Vaughan Taylor of 17 January 1986.

237.  Taylor letter to ASD/ISA (EAP) of 24 January 1986.

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