Givens appears to distinguish between his "coat" and his "jacket" in his responses. For example, he indicates that he left a "raincoat" in the domino room that morning. In fact, Belin uses the term "jacket" in that question but Givens responds with "raincoat". And he retrieves his "coat" when he leaves for the day. In response to questions about his trip to the 6th floor, however, he consistently references his "jacket." Maybe that is the distinction. He wore a raincoat to work that morning but also kept a jacket at work. I don't see that distinction as undermining his testimony. And then there is this characterization that brings to mind the many witnesses that described Oswald as wearing a jacket after the assassination when he appears to have had on a long sleeve shirt:
Mr. BELIN. When you got off the elevator, as you were coming back up to get your shirt, did you have any occasion as you were walking out of the elevator to look to see if there was anyone else on the floor?
Mr. GIVENS. Well, no, sir; I wasn't thinking of that. I just happened to glance around as I was on my way back.
Mr. BELIN. Did you wear a jacket to work that day?
Mr. GIVENS. I wore a raincoat, I believe. It was misting that morning.