📂 Monday, February 27, 1995 — Day 26
◀ Criminal Trial
📅 Monday, February 27, 1995 17 proceedings 1648 lines
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Day 26 — Monday, February 27, 1995

Alibi Witness Testifies as Defense Faces Discovery Sanctions
Judge Lance A. Ito • Criminal Trial • 17 proceedings • 1648 lines
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Rosa Lopez's conditional examination provided alibi-friendly testimony placing Simpson's white Bronco at his Rockingham home from approximately 8:15 PM through at least 10:00 PM on June 12, 1994. She also testified that she heard Simpson around 9:45 PM and 11:00 PM. The day included a discovery dispute after the defense disclosed that an earlier investigator's report had not been provided to the prosecution; Clark accused the defense of willful misconduct, while Douglas described an innocent mix-up, and Judge Ito deferred final sanctions. Lopez also testified that Detective Fuhrman showed a badge, asked to search the yard, and did not write down her statements.

  • Last-minute shift to conditional (videotaped) examination format for Rosa Lopez overrides jury expectation of live testimony
  • Defense disclosed that it had not turned over the July 29, 1994 investigator report, which mentioned Sylvia; Judge Ito ordered the report disclosed
  • Rosa Lopez testimony places Simpson's Bronco at 360 Rockingham from 8:15 PM through at least 10 PM on June 12
  • Lopez recalls hearing Simpson's presence audibly at approximately 9:45 PM and 11:00 PM on June 12
  • Lopez testifies that Detective Fuhrman showed a badge, requested a yard search, and did not write down her statements
  • Judge orders defense investigator William Pavelic to produce all notes and tape recordings by 9:00 AM next morning
  • Prosecution accuses defense of willful misconduct; judge defers final sanctions pending review of materials
Day 26 • 17 proceedings • 1648 lines
Criminal Trial
Department 103
📂 Day 26 — FEB 27, 1995
FEB 27, 1995