tense Criminalist Dennis Fung's eight-day testimony concluded with an exhausting recross-examination by defense attorney Barry Scheck, who systematically attacked Fung's credibility and evidence-handling practices across multiple fronts. Scheck exposed inconsistencies in the sock collection timeline, a missing 1.9 mL of OJ Simpson's reference blood vial, lack of investigation into crime scene evidence movement, and improper handling of critical items including the Bronco evidence and crime scene chain of custody. Multiple sidebar disputes arose over foundational issues, witness coaching allegations, and scope of examination. The court announced a recess from testimony until April 20th to conduct jury interviews.
- Barry Scheck's aggressive recross-examination of Dennis Fung consumed the entire trial day with methodical impeachment on multiple evidence-handling fronts
- Fung admitted that no investigation was ever conducted into who moved the glove and envelope at the crime scene
- Scheck exposed inconsistencies in Fung's sock collection timeline by confronting him with contradictions between his cross and redirect testimony
- Defense attempted to play surveillance video with problematic time code; judge sustained foundational objection and blocked its admission
- Scheck highlighted the discrepancy in OJ Simpson's reference blood vial with 1.9 mL missing and questioned post-collection planting implications
- Multiple sidebars erupted over witness coaching, scope of examination, and whether prosecutors tailored Fung's testimony
- After eight days on the stand, Dennis Fung was excused from testimony but remains subject to recall
- Judge Ito announced a recess from testimony until April 20th to allow time for jury interviews regarding potential juror issues