I found this confirmation for the Manson entry... Oct. 27, 1970: As Charles Manson begins his defense in his murder case, the defense plans to call John Lennon to the witness stand to explain the meaning of various Beatles songs. "We want John Lennon to testify. We feel he may want to explain the lyrics," a defense source told the Associated Press. The defense also plans to call John Phillips and Mama Cass Elliott, who both knew Manson, the AP said.
http://www.examiner.com/article/a-day-the-beatles-lives-oct-27-beginning-of-a-sentimental-journey
