Redirect examination of Robert Heidstra (part 5)

📄 Redirect examination of Robert Heidstra (part 5) — Wednesday, July 12, 1995

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▲ Day 113 of 167

◀ Recross-examination of Robert Heidstra (part 3) Witness release ▶

Witness: Robert Heidstra
Examiner: Johnnie Cochran
Called by: Defense • Date: Wednesday, July 12, 1995 • Utterances: 5

A brief redirect examination in which Cochran highlighted that witness Robert Heidstra came to testify voluntarily and without legal representation. The exchange was short and appeared designed to bolster Heidstra's credibility as an independent, uncoached witness.

# 1 MR. COCHRAN:

Now, you've come here and testified and you said you've told us the truth. Do you have a lawyer anywhere in this audience out here today with you?

# 2 MR. HEIDSTRA:

No. No.

# 3 MR. COCHRAN:

You came in here unarmed without a lawyer, right?

KEY QUOTE

# 4 MR. HEIDSTRA:

On my own, yes.

# 5 MR. COCHRAN:

Thank you, your Honor. Nothing further.

Temperature

procedural

Key Quotes (2)

Johnnie Cochran

You came in here unarmed without a lawyer, right?

Cochran frames Heidstra's lack of legal counsel as a mark of candor and independence, reinforcing his credibility as a witness.

Robert Heidstra

On my own, yes.

Heidstra confirms he testified without guidance or protection from an attorney, lending an air of authenticity to his account.

Notable Exchanges (1)

Johnnie Cochran•Robert Heidstra

Cochran closes redirect by emphasizing Heidstra's independence — no lawyer present, came on his own — as a credibility-boosting move.

strategic

Objections

None recorded

Proceeding 6784 • 5 utterances • Defense witness

Criminal Trial

Department 103