I knew this to be the case prior to Dr. Barland posting the assertion that a polygraph first caught Nicholson.

In typical revionist mode, (aka, cover your ass), the CIA polygraphers mocked up a 'computer analysis' AFTER other human intelligence revealed Nicholson to be acting suspiciously.

NICHOLSON PASSED HIS POLYGRAPHS Dr. Barland.


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DEUTCH: The analysis of these different variables was taking place simultaneously. And so for you to fix on the October -- I think the two dates in October were the 16th and 22nd, this two events -- I think in those cases, he passed his polygraph, did not find any deception indicated.