Louis Marcotte testified at the Senate impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Bob Goodlatte one of the House impeachment managers, questioned Mr. Marcotte about his lunches and dealings with Judge Porteous. Congressman Goodlatte was followed by Judge Porteous' attorney Jonathan Turley.
This was the second day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999.