Judge Ito opens the session by noting appearances and asking if there is anything to address before continuing the cross-examination of Dr. Gerdes. The only notable exchange is a brief, lighthearted moment about how much time Scheck has used on cross-examination.
# 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: All right. Back on the record in the Simpson matter. Mr. Simpson is again present before the Court with his counsel, Mr. Shapiro, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Blasier, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Scheck. The People are represented by Mr. Clarke, Mr. Harmon and Miss Clark, no relation. The jury is not present. Counsel, is there anything we need to take up before we conclude the cross-examination of Dr. Gerdes? Hearing nothing--
# 6 MS. CLARK: Message received.
# 7 THE COURT: Deputy Magnera, let's have the jury, please.
# 8 MS. CLARK: Message received.
# 9 THE COURT: We have already spent four hours and five minutes, but who is counting?
KEY QUOTE # 10 MR. SCHECK: Did I make my limit?
# 12 MR. SCHECK: I was under six hours.
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