I spent the weekend trying to identify the source of the recording.
The file had been passed through two newsrooms and a private email account. It carried no useful metadata. The reporter wouldn't identify the person who sent it, and I wouldn't ask her to break her promise.
Silas had his attorney request the original recording. The source refused.
"What would you do if the trustees vote to pull the grant?" I asked.
"I'd accept the vote."
"Even if the project fails?"
"I don't want it to fail. I also can't make the trust responsible for money that isn't there."
"The contractors are waiting."
"They're already waiting."
I understood his position. I hated it anyway.
On Monday, I went to the emergency meeting. I had no official role and no vote, but the trustees had invited me to expla
