Gerald Weaver (original) (raw)

Gerald Willard Weaver II (born June 15, 1958) is an American author and former lawyer and lobbyist. He was the youngest chief of staff in Congress in 1983, aged 26.His novel, Gospel Prism, came to light when the American-born British journalist, Marie Colvin died whilst covering the Siege of Homs in Syria, February 22, 2012. Her backpack, when recovered, was found to contain basic supplies: a change of clothes, two satellite phones and Weaver's manuscript.