Originally Posted by
FliesWay2Much
It's basically up to their supervisors to determine if the court apperance is in the line of duty. If that's the case, they are paid just as if they were at the checkpoint groping us.
Given what happened in a couple of cases where the government lost because of screener testimony, I would be shocked if "Red Beard" even comes close to the witness stand.
If the defense wants his testimony, they will have no choice.