Monday, February 3, 1997 — O.J. Simpson Civil Trial Day 52

📂 Monday, February 3, 1997 — Day 52

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Day 52 — Monday, February 3, 1997

Judge Denies Mistrial Motion as Jury Presses Forward

Judge Hiroshi Fujisaki • Civil Trial • 5 proceedings • 37 lines

Appearing:

⚖️ Hiroshi Fujisaki 🛡️ Robert Baker

procedural

The jury deliberated on February 3, with recorded lunch and afternoon recesses; deliberations resumed at 1:36 and 3:16 p.m.. The defense mounted a significant challenge, renewing a mistrial motion over Juror #7's alleged concealment of her daughter's employment at the District Attorney's office. Judge Fujisaki denied the motion, allowing deliberations to proceed. The day concluded with judicial warnings about media exposure and the court adjourning until the following morning.

Jury deliberated continuously from 8:40 AM with scheduled breaks and a lunch recess
Defense renewed mistrial motion claiming Juror #7 deliberately concealed DA office connection
Petrocelli countered that the DA's office had flagged the issue and Juror #7 was pro-defense; Judge Fujisaki denied the motion
Judge issued emphatic warning to jury about avoiding media coverage of all kinds
Court adjourned at 4:18 PM, resuming deliberations the next morning at 8:30 AM

administrative Morning recess 4 lines
motion hearing Motion: mistrial (Juror #7) 22 lines
administrative Afternoon recess 5 lines
jury instruction Jury instruction: media exposure 5 lines
administrative Court adjournment 1 lines

Day 52 • 5 proceedings • 37 lines

Civil Trial

Department 103