Routine opening of court session with Judge Ito calling the matter to order, noting appearances for both sides, and confirming no pre-jury matters before bringing the jury in. The only notable moment was Ito briefly misspeaking 'Goldman' before self-correcting to 'Goldberg.'
# 1 (Appearances as heretofore noted.) # 2 (Janet M. Moxham, CSR no. 4855, official reporter.) # 3 (Christine M. Olson, CSR no. 2378, official reporter.) # 4 (The following proceedings were held in open Court, out of the presence of the jury:) # 5 THE COURT: Good morning, counsel. Back on the record in the Simpson matter. Mr. Simpson is again present before the Court with his counsel, Mr. Shapiro, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Blasier, Mr. Neufeld. The People are represented by Mr. Goldman--Goldberg, excuse me, and Mr. Darden. The jury is not present. Counsel, anything we need to take up before we invite the jury to join us? All right. Let's have the jury, please.