📂 Wednesday, March 29, 1995 — Day 47
◀ Criminal Trial
📅 Wednesday, March 29, 1995 41 proceedings 2613 utterances
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Day 47 — Wednesday, March 29, 1995

Defense Dismantles Park; New Trash Can Evidence Theory Emerges
Judge Lance A. Ito • Criminal Trial • 41 proceedings • 2613 utterances
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Day 47 was dominated by systematic defense challenges to the prosecution's timeline, with extensive cross-examination of limousine driver Allan Park establishing significant gaps in his observational awareness regarding a white Bronco and other details. Judge Wong and LAX skycap James Williams provided testimony about evidence retrieval and the bags checked for Simpson's Chicago flight, while a critical new angle emerged when the trash can near Williams's work station became a focal point for potential evidence disposal. The day concluded with Barry Scheck's contentious Kelly-Frye hearing alleging prosecutorial 'forensic ambush' on DNA evidence presentation, a dispute escalated by a heated sidebar where Darden physically touched Cochran.

  • Marcia Clark accused of misrepresenting cell phone records to justify Kaelin questioning (pre-jury)
  • Johnnie Cochran conducts extensive multi-round cross-examination of Allan Park, establishing he wasn't observant about parked cars or Simpson's appearance
  • Judge Wong testifies as special master about retrieving bags from Simpson's home and Kardashian's garage with American Airlines luggage tags
  • LAX skycap James Williams confirms Simpson stood near a trash can when checking bags, pivoting prosecution theory toward evidence disposal
  • Darden physically touches Cochran in heated sidebar dispute over photographs, prompting judge intervention
  • Barry Scheck alleges prosecutorial 'forensic ambush' and raises Kelly-Frye objections to DNA statistics presentation
Day 47 • 41 proceedings • 2613 utterances
Criminal Trial
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