📂 Monday, January 13, 1997 — Day 40
◀ Civil Trial
📅 Monday, January 13, 1997 9 proceedings 1751 lines 💬 1 sidebar
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Day 40 — Monday, January 13, 1997

Simpson Questioned About Bruno Magli Shoe Photographs
Judge Hiroshi Fujisaki • Civil Trial • 9 proceedings • 1751 lines
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O.J. Simpson testified on direct examination about his June 12 timeline and the Bronco chase, then was cross-examined by Petrocelli about infidelity and domestic violence. Judge Fujisaki permitted infidelity questioning after finding Simpson put his character at issue and admitted selected passages of Nicole's letter only for her state of mind, not for the truth of the matter asserted. Petrocelli presented 30 photographs described as showing Simpson wearing Bruno Magli shoes; Simpson maintained that he had never owned them and said he could not explain 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
Day 40 • 9 proceedings • 1751 lines
Civil Trial
Department 103
📂 Day 40 — JAN 13, 1997
JAN 13, 1997