Of course, they had talked beforehand and had planned how
the defense part and cross examination would go. Even so,
the attorney was still in the court mode--he had little
or no concept of a university hearing and much of what
went on left him stunned with disbelief and unable to
provide much direction. When he tried, whispering furtively
into Diana's ear to do this or say that, it made Diana
little more than a puppet dangling on one string,
and just as effective. One thing for certain,
thought Diana as the hearing progressed,
someone should tell lawyers about breath mints!
As soon as she could gain recognition from the chair,
Diana requested that the hearing be open. "The purpose
of a closed hearing in personnel matters is to protect the employee.
I waive that protection." To herself, she thought, I know from
experience that I have much more protection in public opinion
than I have as a member of the faculty of Belmont University.
"Interested citizens and the press are waiting outside.
They were prevented from coming in. I respectfully request that
they be allowed to enter." Prevented was right, she thought,
a plethora of Kampus Kops was guarding the door of the hearing room.
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