📂 Friday, July 14, 1995 — Day 115
◀ Criminal Trial
📅 Friday, July 14, 1995 10 proceedings 1049 lines
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Day 115 — Friday, July 14, 1995

Huizenga Questioned About Simpson's Physical Condition
Judge Lance A. Ito • Criminal Trial • 10 proceedings • 1049 lines
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Dr. Robert Huizenga testified for the defense about Simpson's physical ailments and his June 15-17 examinations. Brian Kelberg's cross-examination questioned Huizenga's qualifications and documentation, including the absence of the 'Tarzan's grandfather' observation from his report. Huizenga answered a hypothetical that none of the findings in item 1 showed a physical limitation that would have prevented the described acts; he also qualified the laboratory results and wound-healing testimony discussed in cross-examination.

  • Dr. Huizenga testified that Simpson had severe arthritis and mobility issues and that his June 15 examination found no bruising, scratches, or acute injuries except cuts on his left hand
  • Prosecutor Kelberg attacked Huizenga's qualifications, noting that he had no post-residency rheumatology training and no residency training in orthopedics
  • Kelberg exposed that Huizenga's 'Tarzan's grandfather' observation was never documented in his formal report despite calling it significant
  • Huizenga testified that he considered the possibility Simpson had a motive to lie regarding his symptoms
  • Huizenga answered a hypothetical that none of the findings listed in item 1 showed a physical limitation that would have prevented the described acts.
  • Cross-examination attacked the completeness of Huizenga's orthopedic examination and used lab results to undermine his conclusions
Day 115 • 10 proceedings • 1049 lines
Criminal Trial
Department 103
📂 Day 115 — JUL 14, 1995
JUL 14, 1995