Mr. Curry. I would say perhaps it was more than a week later, it was several weeks, I would say, but prior to the trial, Sorrels talked to me and he said that this may be important in a trial of the case.
"Some of the things that Ruby told me immediately following the shooting of Oswald," and he said, "I don't think I can testify to it, but you might talk to Mr. Wade and he might be able to get the testimony entered because these officers were not talking they just overheard the conversation."
Mr. McCloy. This was a substantial period after the date?
Mr. Curry. The assassination.
Mr. McCloy. The date of the assassination?
Mr. Curry. Yes, sir.
Mr. McCloy. And the date that Sorrels was alleged to have heard this from Ruby?
Mr. Curry. Yes, sir.
Mr. Rankin. Was it before or after Christmas?
Mr. Curry. I believe it was after Christmas. I just couldn't be sure because I was not——