Hedgecock on Long List of Witnesses in Hunter Fraud Trial

Former Mayor Roger Hedgecock is one of 529 potential defense witnesses in the fraud and tax evasion trial of Nancy Hoover Hunter, according to a list submitted Wednesday to federal court by Hunter’s attorneys.

Although the document, which is not yet part of the official court record, lists potential witnesses, Hunter’s attorneys have stated several times that Hedgecock’s testimony is essential to prove that Hunter made a legitimate investment when she gave money to the company managing Hedgecock’s 1983 mayoral campaign.

U. S. District Court Judge Earl B. Gilliam temporarily released the list to reporters Thursday, but the list was recalled after a few moments when defense attorney Richard Marmaro saw it in the audience. The list is expected to be made public when defense attorneys officially submit the list with all supporting paper work, possibly today.

Also included on the witness list are a number of Hunter’s relatives, including her son, George, who was excluded from the courtroom Thursday, and many figures associated with J. David & Co.

The potentially large number of witnesses will be used by Hunter’s attorneys to defend her against prosecutors’ allegations that she participated in the J. David Ponzi scheme.