Magistrate Records Stephenson's Statement

If sources are to be believed, He has made some validating statements in the case. Sources have it that he ascertained the court that it was the TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu who confirmed the deal with him over the phone. He has also told the court of other party leaders who were involved, their names and roles in the deal fixed with him. " 'I am there with you.. we shall work together' said Chandrababu to me" Sthephenson is told the magistrate.

Statements form Stephensons daughter Jessica and his kith Mark Taylor also have been recorded by the court as they too were witness to the scam. Anti-Corruption Bureau is all set to issue notices to those whose names came up in the statements made by Stephenson, Jessica and Mark Taylor.

The court recorded their statements under section 164 of CRPC and would send it in a sealed cover to the ACB special court on Thursday.