A source close to the Lake v. Bush lawsuit tells us that Lloyd Lake left his deposition on Tuesday because he was “intimidated” by private security personnel that Bush’s legal team had brought to the session.

As we hear it, the decision to use private security was made based on alleged threats from Lake to Bush in December 2007, and from Lake’s lawyer’s past representation that Lake is a gang member.  Also, Lake previously has spent time in federal prison.

It’ll be interesting to see what the judge does about this.  A plaintiff’s failure to submit to a deposition can get the case thrown out.  On the other hand, the question of whether security personnel would be permitted in the room for the deposition is likely something that Bush’s legal team should have raised well in advance the deposition.  If Lake’s lawyers objected, Bush’s lawyers then could have brought to matter to the attention of the court for a ruling.