The defense presented explosive recordings of Detective Mark Fuhrman making racist statements and admitting to police misconduct in a 402 hearing on admissibility. Screenwriter Laura Hart McKinny testified extensively to authenticate tapes she recorded during 1985-1993 interviews with Fuhrman for a screenplay. Prosecutor Darden attacked McKinny's credibility and urged exclusion on grounds of prejudicial impact, but the defense argued Fuhrman's credibility was central to the case. Judge Ito deferred ruling, indicating he would examine precedent and evaluate each incident individually.

• Laura Hart McKinny testified to authenticating 41 tape excerpts of Detective Fuhrman recorded between 1985-1993 for a fictional screenplay about women in law enforcement
• Tapes revealed Fuhrman using racial slurs repeatedly and admitting to police misconduct including fabricating evidence and falsifying reports
• Fuhrman had a verbal agreement to receive $10,000 upon sale of the screenplay and was credited as technical advisor
• Prosecutor Darden cross-examined McKinny to undermine tape reliability, establishing transcripts were not prepared for legal purposes
• Darden elicited testimony that Fuhrman told McKinny in July 1994 that he did not plant the glove
• Defense argued Fuhrman's credibility as key witness made tapes admissible; prosecution argued evidence too inflammatory and prejudicial
• Judge Ito declined immediate ruling on admissibility, stating need to examine Anthony P. precedent