The defense presented evidence of Simpson's severe physical limitations during a May 1994 fitness video, while the prosecution aggressively dismantled its key witnesses' credibility—most devastatingly when John Meraz, a tow truck driver, admitted to stealing receipts from the Bronco while claiming he saw no blood despite photographs showing it plainly visible. The most damaging revelation came when Clark established that Cochran had declined to prosecute Meraz for theft, suggesting the defense protected a biased witness motivated by a pending wrongful termination suit. Willie Ford's testimony that he saw no socks in Simpson's bedroom on June 13, 1994, contradicted the prosecution's narrative about when the bloody socks were planted.

• Meraz admits Cochran told him he would not be prosecuted for stealing dry-cleaning receipts from Simpson's Bronco
• Clark proves Meraz lied to supervisors and wasn't wearing glasses during his observations of blood and fingerprint powder
• Photographs establish that blood and fingerprint dust were clearly visible on the Bronco, contradicting Meraz's sworn testimony
• Richard Walsh testifies Simpson was severely physically limited during May 1994 Playboy fitness video shoot over 12-15 hours
• Darden counters with evidence Simpson performed multiple physical feats and responded vigorously when challenged
• Willie Ford testifies he videotaped Simpson's bedroom around 4:13 PM on June 13 and saw no socks at the foot of the bed
• Judge Ito takes motion on sock drying experiment admissibility under submission
• Deputy Geuvjehizian announced killed in the line of duty; court stands in recess in his honor