Sirica reads McCord’s letter to the astonishment of those present. The letter makes several claims including: the defendants endured political pressure to plead guilty and stay quiet, perjury took place during the trial, other participants in the Watergate burglary were not identified, and the CIA was not involved in any way. Following the statement, Sirica puts off McCord’s sentencing, but sentences Liddy to six years and gives the other five burglars the maximum sentence.