Routine court opening with counsel appearances noted for both sides. Judge Ito calls the court to order, confirms Simpson is present with defense counsel, identifies the prosecution team, notes the jury is absent, and asks whether anything needs to be addressed regarding a 'change in focus' — suggesting a transition to a new phase of proceedings.
# 1 (Appearances as heretofore noted, Mr. Kelberg and Mr. Lynch also appearing on behalf of the People.) # 2 (Janet M. Moxham, CSR no. 4855, official reporter.) # 3 (Christine M. Olson, CSR no. 2378, official reporter.) # 4 (The following proceedings were held in open court, out of the presence of the jury:) # 5 THE COURT: All right. Back on the record in the Simpson matter. Mr. Simpson is again present before the Court with his counsel, Mr. Shapiro, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Kardashian, Mr. Bailey. The People are represented by Miss Clark, Mr. Darden, Mr. Kelberg, Mr. Lynch. The jury is not present. Counsel, is there anything we need to take up as to our change in focus here?