Matters to be heard

📄 Matters to be heard — Wednesday, May 10, 1995

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TRIAL

▲ Day 71 of 167

◀ Direct examination of Dr. Robin Cotton (afternoon, part 5) Motion: EDTA discovery and curative instruction ▶

Date: Wednesday, May 10, 1995 • Lines: 2

Judge Ito calls the court back to order outside the presence of the jury to address two pending motions: a prosecution motion for discovery related to defense attorney Blasier's comments about EDTA testing, and a motion for a curative instruction stemming from prosecution questions. The judge announces the order in which the matters will be heard.

# 1 (The following proceedings were held in open Court, out of the presence of the jury:)

# 2 THE COURT:

All right. Back on the record in the Simpson matter. All parties are again present. The jury is not present. Two matters. Motion for discovery by the Prosecution regarding certain comments made by Mr. Blasier concerning EDTA testing or analysis of EDTA testing results. Secondly, a motion for a curative instruction as the result of certain questions asked by the Prosecution. We'll take up the discovery matter first. Who wants to make the argument on behalf of the People? Mr. Harmon.

Temperature

procedural

Key Quotes (1)

Lance A. Ito

Two matters. Motion for discovery by the Prosecution regarding certain comments made by Mr. Blasier concerning EDTA testing or analysis of EDTA testing results.

Establishes the EDTA blood evidence dispute as the central issue of this session — a key battleground in the civil trial over whether blood samples were planted.

Objections

None recorded

Proceeding 6003 • 2 lines

Criminal Trial

Department 103