The Watergate burglary trial begins in Judge John Sirica’s courtroom with a very narrow indictment. Prosecutor Earl Silbert delivers opening remarks that essentially match the CRP cover story of the break in. He offers no answers as to why the break in happened in the first place and who, if anyone, had hired the men involved. Silbert repeats that Liddy was in charge several times. Privately, Sirica thinks the entire thing is a farce.