Monday, January 13, 1997 — O.J. Simpson Civil Trial Day 40

📂 Monday, January 13, 1997 — Day 40

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Day 40 — Monday, January 13, 1997

Simpson Testimony Cracks Under Bruno Magli Shoe Evidence

Judge Hiroshi Fujisaki • Civil Trial • 9 proceedings • 1751 lines

Appearing:

🛡️ O.J. Simpson 📜 Daniel Petrocelli 🛡️ Robert Baker ⚖️ Hiroshi Fujisaki 🛡️ Dan Leonard 📜 John Kelly

devastating

O.J. Simpson testifies on direct examination about his June 12 timeline and the Bronco chase, then faces a devastating cross-examination from Petrocelli focused on infidelity and domestic violence. Judge Fujisaki permits infidelity questioning after finding Simpson put his character at issue and separately admits selected passages of Nicole's letter only for her state of mind, not for the truth of the matter asserted. The most damaging moment occurs when Petrocelli presents 30 photographs showing Simpson wearing Bruno Magli shoes—directly contradicting Simpson's sworn denials that he ever owned them. Simpson maintains his denials throughout, claiming he has no explanation for the photographs.

Simpson completes direct examination recounting his activities and emotional state during the Bronco chase
Judge Fujisaki allows questioning about infidelity after finding Simpson put his character at issue and separately admits selected passages of Nicole's letter only for her state of mind
Petrocelli introduces 30 photographs of Simpson wearing Bruno Magli shoes, contradicting his denials
Simpson admits he has no explanation for the photographs but continues to deny wearing the shoes
Baker's redirect focuses on positive family memories before Simpson categorically denies murdering Nicole

witness examination Direct examination of O.J. Simpson (part 1) 433 lines
witness examination Direct examination of O.J. Simpson (part 2) 250 lines
witness examination Cross-examination of O.J. Simpson (part 1) 54 lines
sidebar Sidebar 36 lines
witness examination Redirect examination of O.J. Simpson (part 2) 85 lines
witness examination Redirect examination of O.J. Simpson (part 3) 598 lines
witness examination Cross-examination of O.J. Simpson (part 4) 262 lines
witness examination Redirect examination of O.J. Simpson 22 lines
other Off-the-record discussion 11 lines

Day 40 • 9 proceedings • 1751 lines

Civil Trial

Department 103