Ferguson told the jury he stands by his statements and events have proven him to be correct. Morrison accused him of attacking Pension Board trustees but Ferguson claims he made no accusations against the Pension Board but wanted senior city staff members, who were on the board, to step back from giving advice to Common Council about the pension plan.
Morrison also accused Ferguson of having an agenda which he denied.
Morrison and Ferguson clashed frequently during the cross examination about what exactly the former Common Councillor understood about the city's pension plan when he was raising his concerns.
Morrison is accusing Ferguson of wanting to portray himself as the saviour of Saint John taxpayers who would uncover wrong doing on the part of the Pension Board. Ferguson disagreed with that characterisation but added he felt we were in a bad way and was seeking solutions to the pension shortfall.
