While being cross-examined by the defense as to why he came forward when he did, John Read said "there were other testimonies out there at the time" that he thought would cover everything he knew.
The jail guard was referring to Couey's initial confession, which has been ruled inadmissable.
Mention of the confession in front of jurors could be grounds for a mistrial.
-- Elena Lesley
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