Darden briefly cross-examines LAPD Officer Don Thompson, attempting to establish his movements from Bundy to Rockingham on the morning of June 13 and to explore the legal basis for entering the property. Cochran repeatedly objects that the questions exceed the scope of direct examination, with the judge sustaining those objections. The examination ends abruptly mid-objection as Darden tries to ask Thompson about probable cause.
# 1 MR. DARDEN: Thank you, your Honor.
CROSS-EXAMINATION BY MR. DARDEN
# 2 MR. DARDEN: Good afternoon, Officer Thompson.
# 3 OFCR. THOMPSON: Good afternoon, sir.
# 4 MR. DARDEN: You and I met each other last Friday evening; is that correct?
# 5 OFCR. THOMPSON: That's right.
# 6 MR. DARDEN: And since that time, I've made you available to Mr. Cochran and Mr. Douglas to be interviewed by them; is that right?
# 7 OFCR. THOMPSON: That's correct.
# 8 MR. DARDEN: Okay. Before going over to Rockingham, you went over to Bundy that morning; is that correct?
# 9 OFCR. THOMPSON: Yes, I did.
# 10 MR. DARDEN: You arrived at Bundy around 6:55 in the morning?
# 11 MR. COCHRAN: Objection. This is leading. Beyond the scope of direct.
KEY QUOTE # 12 THE COURT: Sustained.
# 13 MR. DARDEN: May I make an offer of proof? I understand the Court's prior ruling, Judge. If I can just ask a couple of questions.
# 15 MR. DARDEN: Thank you.
# 16 MR. DARDEN: Okay. And you left Bundy at 8:05 approximately?
# 17 OFCR. THOMPSON: Yes.
# 18 MR. DARDEN: Okay. And from there, you went over to Rockingham; is that right?
# 19 OFCR. THOMPSON: That's right.
# 20 MR. DARDEN: Now, prior to leaving Bundy, did you have a chance to look around?
# 21 MR. COCHRAN: Objection, your Honor. This is beyond--this is beyond the scope of direct examination.
# 22 MR. DARDEN: I would like to approach and make an offer.
# 23 THE COURT: Sustained. Proceed.
# 24 MR. DARDEN: Do you understand the term "Probable cause," Officer Thompson?
# 25 MR. COCHRAN: I object. That's not an issue, your Honor. I object. Improper.
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