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The Prosecution's Closing Statement
Friday, January 20, 1950
Now listen to the prosecution's closing statement. Remember to separate the facts from the emotional presentation, for your verdict must be based on facts, not emotions.
Alger Hiss is a well-respected lawyer with a good reputation. But remember that Benedict Arnold, a major general in the Revolutionary Army, with an equally good reputation, sold out to the enemy. And remember that the defendant lied to the grand jury and they believed Chambers.
An unprejudiced psychiatrist can tell much about a person's mind from studying the person and giving tests. But Dr. Binger did not examine Chambers. If I thought there was a serious question of Chambers's
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