Mr. Herndon. “Is Mr. Fowler in danger because he is defending you?”
Mr. Ruby (no response).
Mr. Herndon. “Did ‘Blackie’ Hanson speak to you just before you shot Oswald?”
Mr. Ruby. “No.”
Mr. Herndon. That will conclude that series, and just sit still a moment, Mr. Ruby, and I will let the pressure out. Now, as soon as I shut this off, we will discuss these questions.
(Reporter’s note: 8:30 p.m.)
Mr. Herndon. On that series of questions, Mr. Ruby, you failed to respond or answer one or two of these questions, which I’ll give you an opportunity now to make any comment you wish to make about them.
Question No. 5, I asked, “Do you think members of your family are now in danger because of what you did?”
Mr. Ruby. Well, they’re always exposed to it, so I don’t know how to answer that.
Mr. Herndon. In other words, you felt it would be difficult for you to say either “Yes” or “No”; is that correct?