person
also known as Colson
Charles Colson (1931–2012), special counsel to President Nixon from 1969 to 1973, who brought E. Howard Hunt into the White House. He later pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in a related case. In No. 51 he is the White House end of Mae's chain of command.
Across the broadcasts
51
Appears as Hunt's man inside the White House, the top of the chain Mae is drawing
July 1, 1972
Mae places Colson as the White House official Hunt answered to, the point where her chain reaches the president's staff.
"Charles Colson has the job consultant to the White House Special Counsel"Mae Brussell, Mae Brussell Research Center, Broadcast 1 (1 Jul 1972), 34:34
Mae credits William Buckley with recommending Hunt for the post with Colson, a sponsor she will return to.
"to be working directly in the White House with Charles Colson"Mae Brussell, Mae Brussell Research Center, Broadcast 1 (1 Jul 1972), 47:55
106
Steps forward as the dispatcher who sends Hunt and calls the press, on the Post's report and Dean's word
June 25, 1973
Mae names his method: arrange the evidence, then bring the press to it.
"Charles Colson called in Life Magazine"Mae Brussell, Mae Brussell Research Center, Broadcast 2 (25 Jun 1973), 13:04
Connections
employedE. Howard Hunt
Hunt was a White House consultant working to Colson.