Dressed in a dark grey suit, the former EliotHouse resident sat on the front bench of courtroom10B for about an hour before proceedings began. Hewas accompanied by his attorney, Robert D. Canty'57.

Sword's was the first hearing of the day. Hewas summoned to the stand and asked by a courtofficial if he wished to change his earlier pleaof not guilty.

"Yes I do," replied Sword, staring straightahead.

"What is your plea?"

"Guilty," he said.

After Sword admitted his guilt, Judge ReginaQuinlan of Middlesex Superior Court asked him aseries of questions to ascertain whether or notSword understood the implications of his plea, andwhether he had been coerced into changing hisplea.

After the judge finished questioning Sword,Murphy rose and listed the evidence against Sword.

Murphy's argument was mostly in defense of theHarvard graduate, and his recommendation was forSword to receive one year probation, 250 hours ofcommunity service, and to pay restitution for thefull amount to the Jimmy Fund.

Sword's attorney then rose to defend Sword.Canty's only request was for Sword to be allowedto serve his community service requirement withServe Canada, a social service organization thatSword had helped to found