were there any important witnesses in the US v Nixon case?and was there any evidence besides the tapes?
408480
Nixon was not actually indicted in the criminal case arising from the break in at the Watergate.  7 men were tried for conspiracy to defraud the US and obstruct justice, wiretapping, and burglary.  All 7 men were part of Nixon's reelection committee.  After being convicted, one of the men told the judge that the Watergate break in and its cover-up were a massive conspiracy and that the defendant lied at the urging of the White House.  In order to investigate these allegations, the prosecutor moved for a "subpoena duces tecum" ordering Nixon to give the court tapes, memos and other papers relating to the incident.  Nixon claimed that he didn't have to give over the materials because they were protected by "executive privilege."  And things went really downhill from there.\nBasically, the most important witnesses were the 7 criminal defendants who were part of the conspiracy and knew that the White House ordered the break in and the cover up.  The tapes were just very dramatic proof of their story.
959417
Yes!  The evidence is there if you want to see it!
511077
I've said this before here: the lack of one kind of proof (a positive drug test) does not mean all other proofs (in this case, hundreds of pages of documents and sworn grand jury testimony) are irrelevant.
678067
They called it:  "SOMEONE HEARD ME TALKING ABOUT YOU KNOW WHO..., SO LET'S GET RID OF THE EVIDENCE.  The associated press called it "Watergate."  You probably should have been born earlier, as you would have not needed this forum to ask this question. Better yet, ask your instructor or your parents, they can tell you the ins and outs of this humiliating scandal.
310998
how do you charge the "US"?  Does that mean we all go on trial?  I better get Johnny Cochran - oh no he's dead.  Who's the guy that represented Michael Jackson.  I don't want a war crimes to go on my record.  That would suck something fierce.\n\nBy the way - next time you want to ask a loaded question - hint; try a bit of subtlety mixed with a healthy does of intellect.
28791
The Federal Rules of Evidence require originals or duplicates (exact copies) in special circumstances. Edited or altered videotape would not be an original, unless the fact that it was altered/edited is key to the trial.
852144
President-elect Nixon was invited by President Johnson to the While House to discuss a smooth transition of power upon Nixon winning the election in November, 1968. During their meeting in the Oval Office, President Johnson. among a hundred other things, showed Mr. Nixon his recording machine. Johnson recommend to Nixon to record important meetings and telephone conversations - to make sure no one could not miss-report any Oval Office meeting or discussions with the President. Most importantly, for historical records and to provide a honest appraisal of his presidency.\n\nwell, it worked out exactly like that...
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None.\n\nJohnson - Impeached but not removed\n\nTricky-Dicky Nixon - Impeached, but resigned before the trial\n\nWilly Clinton - Impeaced but not removed.\n\n\nHmmmm..... Johnson, Dicky, and Willy. There seems to be a theme going on.
805868
It might have been, too much of the evidence is gone now.\nNo, I do not believe the story the government told us.
385950
Well let's see.  The best evidence was tainted.  The crime scene (Presidential Limousine) was cleaned and repaired before it was processed for evidence.  The body of the President was a mess.  Now who had possession of both? The Secret Service maybe.  Did Oswald control the Secret Service? I hope not.  Who did control the Secret Service?  You tell me.\n\nI do have some serious doubts.  Oswald's military records indicate he was an average marksman.  The weapon he "used" was an antique with a reputation for inaccuracy and malfunction.  The military considers me an expert with rifle and handgun.  I have taught a few people to use both effectively.  Additionally I have seen film of what Oswald would have seen from that window.  I doubt seriously that I could have made the shots he did, in the time he had, with a good bolt action rifle, now with an M14, no problem.\n\nIf you are really interested, the best book I have ever read on the subject is BEST EVIDENCE.  I'm sorry but I don't have the author's name at the moment.  It is a good read but you have to be serious about the subject.  It is quite long and incorporates a great deal of medical information.\n\nEverything I have written here is fact as I know and understand it.  But even if I am completely wrong, it does make for interesting conversation.
138538
In general, absolutely.  But like any evidence it needs to be authenticated, and it will be excluded if it is not relevant (or if it contains hearsay, or is more prejudicial than probative, etc.)  It may also be excluded in a criminal case if it is a police recording obtained wwithout a warrant.
937721
No.  A good example would be all the security tapes that the FBI seized after 911.  No one's ever seen them.  And over 3000 murder one counts should be filed against someone.........
1026451
I do not remember any published reports like this. I think he must have been caught up in the whole thing to go in front of the U.N. with false testimony.
573525
no documented evidence
1127080
enlightenment - You state:\n\n"I would imagine Rather (and his producer Mary Mapes) did believe the documents to be true and regardless of the particular memo, the story he broke IS TRUE."\n\nSo, in your view, the manufacturing of evidence is okay if you believe something to be true? Rather against the Constitution, isn't it (pun intended)? So, in your view, it is okay for the police to plant cocaine in someone's car because they "know" someone is guilty? Come on, you can't really believe that!!!
198465
There are no videos.  The Supreme Court website puts up transcripts and eventually puts up the recordings of the oral arguments.
799631
Has the case gone to trial?  If so, it will be on microfilm at the Court house where the trial took place.  If the case was never solved then the police have the information and they may or may not release it to you.\n\nGood Luck and Take Care