Judge Ito opens the session by noting appearances for both sides, with Simpson present alongside defense counsel Cochran, Shapiro, and Blasier, and the prosecution represented by Kahn, Clark, Harmon, and Darden. The jury is not present. This is a purely administrative opening with no substantive proceedings.
All right. Back on the record in the Simpson matter. Mr. Simpson is again before the Court with his counsel, Mr. Cochran--I saw Mr. Shapiro earlier today--Mr. Blasier. The People are represented by Miss Kahn, Miss Clark and Mr. Harmon, also Mr. Darden. The jury is not present. Mr. Blasier, good afternoon, sir.
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All right. Back on the record in the Simpson matter. Mr. Simpson is again before the Court with his counsel, Mr. Cochran--I saw Mr. Shapiro earlier today--Mr. Blasier.
Standard session opening; Ito's casual aside about seeing Shapiro 'earlier today' hints at prior off-record contact or hallway encounter.