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Even if I had such ties or understanding, it is not clear how that would create a conflict of
interest in the Johnson case. Swallow was neither a party, nor a witness, in the Johnson case.
such immunity, even if I had wanted to. It was not within my power to
do so. Furthermore, such immunity had already been refused.
Suffice it to say that other than allowing Swallow to list me as a
campaign supporter, I have never given, offered to give, or even
considered offering to give any benefit to John Swallow in any way,
shape, or form. From a quid pro quo standpoint there could be no
purpose for doing so, since I never had any reason to expect or desire
anything from him. There never was any conflict of interest on my
part relating to the Johnson case.