Morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, you will recall the testimony of Nancy Ney, the woman from the Sojourn House, who testified about a telephone call.
The testimony of Nancy Ney of a telephone call from Nicole was received into evidence for the limited purpose -- for a limited purpose, and cannot be considered by the jury for any other purpose.
It has been contended variously that Nicole Brown Simpson was trying to get back together with Mr. Simpson; that she was fearful of him, or that did not want to reconcile with him; or that she had a state of mind that was one way or another at different times.
The testimony of Nancy Ney, of the Sojourn House, about the telephone call was offered by the plaintiff to show Nicole's state of mind regarding the relationship at the time the call was made, and to explain her conduct as it may relate to Mr. Simpson at the recital the night of her death.
This testimony is received only to show her state of mind, and to explain her conduct.
The jury must not consider the substance of her statement to Nancy as evidence of any event or whether such event occurred.
The testimony is not evidence of any state of mind, intent, or acts attributable to Mr. Simpson, and cannot be considered by the jury for such purpose.
By giving you this instruction, the Court is not implying that Nancy Ney's testimony proves that the caller, Nicole, was, in fact, Nicole Brown Simpson. That is a determination that is solely and exclusively for you to make, after weighing and considering all of the evidence.
Jurors, you understand what I just said to you?
That the substance of the telephone conversation -- you cannot consider whether they were real, truthful, or anything. You may only consider the telephone conversation as it may show what the caller's state of mind was at that time or about that time.
Everybody understand that?
The jury must not consider the substance of her statement to Nancy as evidence of any event or whether such event occurred.
The testimony is not evidence of any state of mind, intent, or acts attributable to Mr. Simpson, and cannot be considered by the jury for such purpose.
By giving you this instruction, the Court is not implying that Nancy Ney's testimony proves that the caller, Nicole, was, in fact, Nicole Brown Simpson. That is a determination that is solely and exclusively for you to make.