Civil-trial opening statements began. Petrocelli outlined the evidence plaintiffs expected to offer at Bundy, in the Bronco, and at Rockingham, including blood, DNA, hair, fibers, gloves, shoe prints, and June 17 conduct. Other plaintiffs' counsel presented domestic-violence and flight theories. Counsel also described the proof they expected to offer against contamination and planting arguments; those propositions remained opening-statement advocacy rather than findings. The court continued to address limits on references to Fuhrman.

• Fujisaki postpones ruling on Fuhrman criminal testimony admissibility, ordering further briefing from both sides.
• Petrocelli told the jury that Simpson had denied owning Bruno Magli shoes and said plaintiffs would offer a September 1993 photograph that later testimony would authenticate and identify.
• Plaintiffs presented anticipated DNA statistics for evidence from Bundy, the Bronco, and Rockingham.
• Plaintiffs previewed a consciousness-of-guilt theory based on the missing bag, Chicago-trip conduct, hand-cut statements, alleged coaching, and the June 17 flight.
• Petrocelli previewed evidence about Aris leather gloves and described the chain of custody plaintiffs expected to prove, including Fuhrman's discovery of the Rockingham glove.
• Kelly's opening for Brown estate emphasizes domestic violence motive, detailing 1989 New Year's Day beating and pattern of abuse leading to murder.
• Brewer's opening for Rufo focuses chiefly on June 17 consciousness-of-guilt evidence—the Bronco chase, suicide note, disguise, passport, cash, and keys to Nicole's property—and briefly previews Rufo's testimony about her loss.
• Baker argued that Petrocelli's references to Fuhrman opened the door to addressing Fuhrman in the defense opening; Fujisaki denied the request and left the prior restriction in place.