tense The plaintiff delivered a major blow to the defense's photo authenticity claims by introducing 30 newly discovered photographs of Simpson in Bruno Magli shoes from the same 1993 football game, forcing defense expert Robert Groden to concede they would affect his overall conclusion about shoe forgery. The day also featured testimony from multiple investigators and officers exposing inconsistencies in police timelines, sloppy investigative practices, and witness coaching. Judge Fujisaki ruled in favor of the plaintiff on admitting the shoe photos and excluded the defense observer for violating the gag order.
- Plaintiff introduces 30 newly discovered photographs showing Simpson in Bruno Magli shoes from the same 1993 game, forcing expert Groden to concede they affect his forgery conclusions
- Defense expert Groden's technical photo analysis systematically dismantled on cross-examination despite attempted rehabilitation
- Photograph reveals investigator Marlow holding notepad in Simpson's closet, contradicting his no-notes testimony
- Officer Aston's trial statements exposed major inconsistencies with his prior 1995 detective statement
- Defense presents testimony about mysterious 10:30 PM phone call on night of murders reporting double homicide
- Kato Kaelin's friend Rachel Ferrara establishes he heard mysterious thumps at approximately 10:40 PM
- Judge excludes plaintiff observer David Lifton from courtroom for violating gag order