SPD: The Interview Continues (Joe/Boulay/Firehawk)

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Audra accepted the answer and moved on to start the interview. "Specialist Edwards, this interview is going to relate mostly to the conversation you and your team had with Admiral Lysarra Izata and myself a short time ago. Do you remember that conversation and what it referred to?"

"Sure.� We talked about the shuttle that was used to carry the Venasian dignataries that blew up.� I remember that."

Audra nodded. "That is correct. Specialist Edwards, how well do you know General Aamon of the Venasian military?"

"I can not say all that well.� I mean I was briefed on who was to be on the shuttle, and that included a small bit about him and his trip to San Francisco.� They told us that he was here, along with a member�of the Venasian Assembly, to speak with the Federation Council.� In our briefing they said that he was to inquire about allowing limited access to Federation Space to Venasian Military craft and to press for more support in finding a new homeworld for his homeless people." Edwards said rather a matter of factly.

This was a bit strange to Audra.� It was her understanding that the exact nature of his trip were not released until after the meeting with the Federation Council.� How would he get that information in a briefing.� Furthermore, no one else that she had spoken to, or any one that security had interviewed as part of their initial investigation, had mentioned any of that as part of thier briefings...

She also got the impression that he was putting on a PC spin to things.� He had some feelings about the Venasians that he would rather keep secret.� Perhaps a search warrent would be helpful for his work area and his quarters, e-mail, communications tap.....

Audra tapped in a note to herself about getting a search warrent for Edwards' quarters, work spaces, and communications as she spoke.  "Who gave you this very informative briefing prior to your assignment, Mr. Edwards?"

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"Do you know any members of the Venasian military?"

"Not on a first name basis.� We all got the chance to speak wiht Chief Investigator Telax, the Venasians investigator on this.� I also spoke with one or two of the General's guards who inspected his shuttle before departing the station.� But in either case it was just to answer a few questions, nothing more."

Perhaps he was telling the truth.� Perhaps he was not directly involved with the Venasians, but rather dealt with a middle man.� Afterall this was not something that could be done alone...

"How do you feel about Venasians, Mr. Edwards?"

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As Edwards finished his answer, Audra heard a tapping on the door to the converence room.  She got up and moved over to the door, which opened before her.  When she saw who it was, she stepped out after excusing herself.

"Commander, I figured we'd come down and offer you assistance if you need it. How's it going?"

"I am not sure that Edwards was the only person involved, but he is definitely one of the people."  She handed over her PADD which was maintaining a transcript of the interview.

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"You are welcome to join the interview, gentlement, if you would like."

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Audra nodded as the three made their way into the conference room.  "Mr. Edwards, Captain David Boulay, the Attorney General, and LtCdr Joseph Garibaldi would like to sit in with us in this interview.  Would you mind?"

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