(Testimony of )
Mr. Benton.
in a rather large group of reporters, I had to hold a microphone in one hand. It was physically impossible to take any notes.
Mr. Hubert.
So the majority of your notes were taken, really, on Friday and Friday night?
Mr. Benton.
That's correct.
Mr. Hubert.
And those would have to do, you say, not so much with information to be reported but with notes for your own use in editing, is that correct?
Mr. Benton.
That's right. I took a great number of notes at the hospital because I was reporting after the fact rather than live.
Mr. Hubert.
I see. You say those notes are available?
Mr. Benton.
I think they are; yes, sir.
Mr. Hubert.
I wonder if you would undertake when you have an opportunity to do so, to look them up and let me know about them. Well then have them photostated or Xeroxed and return them to you.
Mr. Benton.
All right.
Mr. Hubert.
And I would ask you at the time you turn them over to us to just jot on each page your name. and date. and just put: In re: deposition.
Mr. Benton.
All right.
Mr. Hubert.
So as to tie into this deposition without having to call you back again, you see.
Mr. Benton.
Yes.
Mr. Hubert.
Now, is there anything else that you can think of that you would like to make a part of this deposition?
Mr. Benton.
No, sir; I don't think so.
Mr. Hubert.
Now, is there anything that was discussed between us prior to the beginning of this deposition that has not been covered and made a part of this deposition by the actual recordation by the recorder here?
Mr. BENTON No, sir; I don't think so. I think you asked me one time either you or the FBI asked me if I saw Jack Ruby again on November 24. I did, after he had been arrested.
Mr. Hubert.
Yes, I did want to get that. Where did you see him next?
Mr. Benton.
I saw him in the corridor on the third floor of the police station.
Mr. Hubert.
How long after the shooting was that?
Mr. Benton.
I would guess an hour.
Mr. Hubert.
You just saw him in passing or did you have an interview with him or--
Mr. Benton.
He was being brought from the jail to Captain Fritz' office.
Mr. Hubert.
You did not speak to him?
Mr. Benton.
I asked him a question and--
Mr. Hubert.
What question?
Mr. Benton.
He did not answer. I asked him why he did it.
Mr. Hubert.
That's the only time?
Mr. Benton.
He was brought down from the jail to Captain Fritz' office and returned via the same route.
Mr. Hubert.
How long was he in Captain Fritz' office, would you say?
Mr. Benton.
I would say at least an hour; maybe longer.
Mr. Hubert.
And you first saw him about 12: 20?
Mr. Benton.
I would say between 12: 15 and 12: 30.
Mr. Hubert.
And you say he was in there I hour?
Mr. Benton.
At least an hour. It may have been longer.
Mr. Hubert.
And then he was brought back up again. Do you recall who was with him at that time?
Mr. Benton.
He was in the custody of at least four or five officers. I don't know who they were.
Mr. Hubert.
Do you know FBI Agent Hall?
Mr. Benton.
No, I do not.
Mr. Hubert.
Do you know Secret Service Agent Forrest Sorrels?
Mr. Benton.
I know the name. I think I know the face. I'm not sure.
Mr. Hubert.
Do you know whether he was there when Ruby was in Fritz' office?
Mr. Benton.
I don't remember.
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