Bench approach request — December 20, 1996 (Day 35) — The Simpson Matter

📄 Bench approach request — Friday, December 20, 1996

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▲ Day 35 of 57

◀ In chambers: unauthorized microphones Sidebar: juror concerns and discovery ▶

Bench approach request

Date: Friday, December 20, 1996 • Lines: 4

Court resumed and defense attorney Robert Baker immediately requested a bench conference on the record. No substantive proceedings took place.

# 1 THE COURT:

You may resume.

# 2 MR. BAKER:

May we approach?

# 3 THE COURT:

Yes.

# 4 MR. BAKER:

On the record.

Temperature

routine

Objections

None recorded

Proceeding 8731 • 4 lines

Civil Trial

Department 103

📂 DEC 20, 1996 📄 Bench approach request

DEC 20, 1996

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