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eed Chicago File Noe ee-19h RER : LE WILLIAM SCOTT STHYART, Attorney, 77 West Washingto i ie was interviewed on September 29, 197, by Special Agent doo. ee + a Mr. STEWART advised Agents that he represented all of the subjects in the “ apneal of their convictions, and, in this connection, visited the subjects . A bs while in prison. Mr. STEWART stated that he played no part in securing the oN paroles of these mene He stated that he was asked to represent CHARIES “7° “f° ¢ GTtOE at the recent Congressional hearing, which he did. - oe ee eaat anil Mire STEMART stated that he lmows of nothing irregular in the 5 paroles of 1 mene Mr. STEVJART stated that the publicity in this matter is due to th rivalry of Chicago newspapers. He also voiced the opinion that the paroles were not secured by payments of money, but, at best, possibly as a political ‘. te favor. Hr. STEWART would not elaborate on this statement other than to-say > See that althougn the prison officials did not desire that these men be trans- oA ferred from Atlanta to Leavenworth, the transfer was effected. Mre STEWART 0s stated that he thinks the idea of a "pay-off" in instant case was unwarranted, * as he stated the Parcle Board officials were honorable men and, in his opinion, ' could not be approached with money. ; st ® it @ A Mr. STEVART stated that it was his opinion that a man, after serving a portion : 7 of his sentence, was considered for parole (1) if his record had been good - while in prison, and (2) if he were considered a good risk. Mre. STEWART stated’. that undoubtedly these men's records during their incarceration were good, Ds and he stated that these men certainly were good parole risks. Mr. STEWART *1.9.™h stated that these individuals are very intelligent men and certainly will not on oe get into any trouble. As far as any worries that they would handle matters’ a by remote control, he stated that if such were possible, tnay could do. that in prison as well as on the outside. oh a oh Mz. STSVART stated that the city of Chicago is the only city where there is such _ jealousy among leading newspapers. fle stated that it is his opinion that JAMES ~ y% DOMENTY of the "Chicago Tribune" went to Washington and wanted to see the parole - files in this case, and, being refused, decided te publicgtly air the paroleBe -2. Jt is also Mr. STENART! opinion that DOLERTY then contacted Representative. a BUSHEY and started a Gongressional investigation to secure the parole fi les. a Woe Se A Ry ee a ee ey ee ae eee Lal we Mr. SIKYART stated that, in his opinion, the whole matter is a political dame, but would not further elaborate“Sn this statement, * ee ~ 35 = Sa, + . ¢ 2 ao no