tense The defense launched a comprehensive closing argument led by Robert Blasier, systematically attacking the plaintiff's physical and DNA evidence, challenging LAPD procedures, and highlighting inconsistencies in witness testimony about a 'missing blood' vial. Defense attorney Leonard concluded by attacking the credibility of paid witnesses Flammer and Scull. The case was extended to Monday as closing arguments ran longer than initially scheduled.
- Scheduling dispute between defense and judge; case extended to Monday over closing argument timeline
- Blasier begins defense closing, attacking physical evidence for contamination, tampering, and planting
- Defense argues RFLP DNA methodology and FBI population database are fundamentally unreliable
- Blasier revisits the 'missing blood' theory, citing nurse Thano Peratis's original sworn estimate of approximately 8 cc and his later changed account
- Blasier suggests timeline of killings is longer than plaintiff claimed, implying possible multiple perpetrators
- Leonard attacks the credibility of paid witnesses Flammer and Scull, displaying their rate schedules to the jury