After an unreported bench conference, Judge Ito asks Cochran whether he has confirmed the availability of the defense's next witness. Cochran identifies Don Thompson as an LAPD officer, expresses his belief that Thompson is present and that a check is underway, and says he will also check. The transcript ends after a brief pause without confirming Thompson's presence.
# 1 MR. COCHRAN: Yes. May we approach, your Honor, just for a moment, please?
# 3 (A conference was held at the bench, not reported.) # 4 (The following proceedings were held in open court:) # 5 THE COURT: All right. Mr. Cochran, have you confirmed the availability of your next witness?
# 6 MR. COCHRAN: Yes. Don Thompson, your Honor, LAPD officer. And I believe they've gone to check. I believe he's here, if the Court please.
KEY QUOTE # 7 THE COURT: Donald Thompson?
# 8 MR. COCHRAN: Don Thompson. I'll check also.