tense Day 106 centers on the direct examination of FBI fiber expert Douglas Deedrick but is dominated by a major discovery dispute: the defense uncovers a previously undisclosed five-page FBI report on Bronco carpet fiber rarity and moves to preclude Deedrick. Judge Ito allows the disputed fiber photographs but bars the report's rarity/source portion from evidence. Deedrick's lengthy methodology testimony proceeds amid repeated defense objections to his use of the term 'match'; Judge Ito sustains the objection and directs that the term not be used. The defense also challenges the chain of custody foundation for Simpson's blood reference sample used in DNA comparisons, though the judge overrules that motion.
- Defense discovers previously undisclosed five-page Deedrick report on Bronco carpet fiber rarity in notebook
- Defense moves to preclude Deedrick's entire testimony over the undisclosed report and alleges that evidence labels were changed
- Judge precludes Deedrick's rarity/source report from evidence but allows the disputed fiber photographs
- Deedrick's direct examination establishes FBI qualifications and hair/fiber analysis methodology
- Repeated courtroom battles over Deedrick's use of word 'match'; judge sustains objections and instructs witness
- Defense motion to strike DNA evidence based on chain of custody defects for blood reference sample overruled
- Judge rules Grisham novel with domestic violence themes may remain with sequestered jurors