Laura Miller has begun testifying in the federal City Hall corruption trial, giving the jury her history in politics. She's poised, of course. Prosecutor Sarah Saldana began by addressing her as "Ms. Miller," then caught herself and asked, "Is that how you address a former mayor?"
Miller smiled and said, "Yes. I'm Laura."
So, off to the races.
Saldana is asking her about her career before politics.
"I was a journalist."
"How long?"
"Almost
20 years. I worked right out of college at The Miami Herald, and
then I worked for The Dallas Morning News, and then I worked for the
New York Daily News, and then I worked for D magazine, and then I
worked for the Dallas Observer."
She says she did most of her
investigative work at the Observer from 1991 to 1997. She tells the court
she learned everything she ever knew about reporting from a fellow
named Jim Schutze. Oh, wait. I imagined that last part. Everything else
she really said. We're now on a 15-minute recess.
I would report on
her appearance and dress, but that would be sexist. But a male sexist
reporter would say she looks great and very put-together Neiman's deep
discount, as ever. I, however, would not say such as that.
