The defense presented recordings of Detective Mark Fuhrman making racist statements and describing police misconduct in a 402 hearing on admissibility. Screenwriter Laura Hart McKinny testified extensively to authenticate or lay transcript foundations for excerpts from interviews conducted for a fictional screenplay. Darden attacked McKinny's reliability on cross, while Clark argued the evidence was too inflammatory relative to Fuhrman's role and Uelmen argued his credibility was central. Judge Ito deferred ruling, stating that he would re-examine Anthony P. and evaluate each incident individually.

• Laura Hart McKinny testified to authenticate or lay transcript foundations for excerpts from her interviews with Fuhrman for a fictional screenplay; the defense had proposed 41 excerpts
• Recordings contained repeated racial slurs and material the defense categorized as police misconduct, including Fuhrman's description of how officers could fabricate logs
• 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