A brief sidebar in which Judge Fujisaki reassures defense attorney Robert Baker that a juror safety incident Baker had raised concerns about did not occur, citing confirmation from the bailiffs escorting elevator jurors. The proceeding ends with holiday greetings as court breaks until January 6.
# 1 (The following proceedings were held at the bench with the reporter.) # 2 THE COURT: Mr. Baker, with regards to what you were concerned about, Julius—Vicki, my regular bailiff, informs me that the two deputies who escort the two elevator jurors are the two bailiffs right behind you. And they indicated to her that the incident that you were concerned with did not happen.
# 4 THE COURT: So I've also reinforced—
# 6 THE COURT: -- their attentiveness to the potential of such a problem so—
# 7 MR. BAKER: That's—
# 8 THE COURT: I want to reassure you of that.
# 9 MR. BAKER: Thank you. I appreciate that.
# 10 MR. PETROCELLI: Your Honor, have a happy holiday.
KEY QUOTE # 11 MR. BAKER: Have a good holiday.
# 12 MR. PETROCELLI: We'll see you on January 6. You too, Gina.
THE COURT REPORTER: Thank you.