Lonetree Won’t Take Stand
- Share via
Associated Press
QUANTICO, Va. — Marine Sgt. Clayton Lonetree wanted to take the stand in his spy trial, but his lawyers, doubtful of his steadiness, said today that they will rest their case without calling him or any other witnesses.
“I think he’s too passive a guy, too easily manipulated,” defense attorney William Kunstler said. “We think he’d agree with everything we said and everything the prosecution said.” The prosecution rested its case Wednesday. Proceedings in the case of the former Moscow embassy guard are to resume Friday.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
