📂 Wednesday, January 8, 1997 — Day 37
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📅 Wednesday, January 8, 1997 13 proceedings 2135 lines
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Day 37 — Wednesday, January 8, 1997

Glove Evidence Integrity Questioned; Petrocelli Raises Misconduct Allegation
Judge Hiroshi Fujisaki • Civil Trial • 13 proceedings • 2135 lines
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A contentious day focused on evidence integrity and police procedure. Crime scene analyst Dennis Fung's cross-examination highlighted a discrepancy between crime scene photographs and booked evidence regarding the Bundy glove, with Fung's credibility further undermined by his reversal during testimony. Conflicting O'Hare witness accounts offered mixed observations of Simpson's physical condition on June 13, while Lawrence Fiato testified that Detective Vannatter admitted Simpson was a suspect before the Rockingham entry. After lunch, Petrocelli raised a serious misconduct allegation against Baker, arguing that Baker had misrepresented Fuhrman's notes.

  • Line-by-line rulings on objections to Henry Lee's video deposition, covering approximately pages 34–387 of the transcript
  • Baker cross-examines Kato Kaelin on timeline and clothing; blocked repeatedly by sustained objections
  • Dennis Fung testimony reveals discrepancy: crime scene photos show hole in Bundy glove ring finger absent from booked evidence
  • Fung reverses testimony about 'rock embedded in glove finger' during cross-examination, damaging his credibility
  • Petrocelli alleges Baker misrepresented Fuhrman's notes by implying reference to dog bite mark on glove when none exists
  • Conflicting O'Hare witness accounts: Merrill saw no cuts or blood; Kilduff observed bloody bandage; Partridge saw raw cut on knuckle
  • Lawrence Fiato testifies Vannatter admitted Simpson was already a suspect before Rockingham entry
Day 37 • 13 proceedings • 2135 lines
Civil Trial
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📂 Day 37 — JAN 8, 1997
JAN 8, 1997