Marcia Clark requested a sidebar before the defense called witness Meraz, clarifying her concern was not about familiarity with the witness's testimony. Judge Ito granted the sidebar with the court reporter present.
# 1 THE COURT: Next witness.
# 2 MR. COCHRAN: Mr. Meraz.
# 3 MS. CLARK: Your Honor, may we be heard concerning this next witness at sidebar?
# 4 THE COURT: Aren't we already familiar with this witness' testimony?
# 5 MS. CLARK: Yes, your Honor. That's not the reason.
KEY QUOTE # 6 THE COURT: All right. With the court reporter, please.