DNA analyst Gary Sims faced grueling cross-examination from defense attorney Blasier, who attacked the lab's interpretation of faint PCR results, chain of custody protocols, and statistical calculations. After multiple redirect and recross cycles, Lambert read approximately 35 DNA and blood-evidence Requests for Admissions with admitted responses qualified to the time of outside-laboratory testing and a definition of 'match' meaning the person could not be excluded as a contributor. Simpson was expected to testify by Friday the following week, subject to scheduling around an Orange County custody proceeding.

• Motion to compel audio tape denied for lack of sufficient evidence of possession
• Blasier systematically challenged Sims's inconsistent interpretation standards for faint PCR dots
• Defense highlighted anomalously high DNA quantity in back gate stain (item 117) versus Bundy drops
• Plaintiff rehabilitated DNA evidence through redirect, emphasizing NRC endorsement and statistical confidence
• Blasier challenged the term 'forensically significant'; Sims agreed it had been coined but maintained the distinction between statistical and practical significance and cited NRC validation.
• Lambert read approximately 35 DNA and blood-evidence admissions, qualified to the time of outside-laboratory testing; 'match' meant the named person could not be excluded as a contributor.
• One juror was excused under sealed proceedings