The trial exploded with a bombshell discovery: Detective Fuhrman's recorded tapes contained racist slurs and derogatory comments about Judge Ito's wife, Captain York, creating a potential disqualifying conflict of interest. Simultaneously, prosecutor Marcia Clark launched an intensive cross-examination of defense toxicologist Dr. Fredric Rieders, systematically attacking his credibility through inconsistencies in his prior Sconce case work and questionable EDTA analysis methodology. Judge Ito ended the day expressing frustration with the trial's pace and the jury's visible boredom.

• Fuhrman's recorded tapes discovered to contain racial slurs and references to Judge Ito's wife, Captain York, prompting in-camera judicial conflict discussion
• Marcia Clark conducted marathon cross-examination of Dr. Rieders attacking credibility through Sconce case inconsistencies and missing documentation
• Dr. Rieders contradicted on EDTA identification methodology, evidence that he changed opinions after Martz's testing, and $13,000+ in expert fees
• Judge Ito expressed visible frustration with trial pace, calling portions of the testimony 'pure unadulterated crap' and noting jury appeared bored
• Michele Kestler testified regarding LAPD SID lab management and evidence handling procedures in Simpson case
• Disputes over access to Fuhrman tapes and chain of custody for autopsy tissue samples dominated procedural discussions