Jury return, next witness

📄 Jury return, next witness — Tuesday, May 16, 1995

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TRIAL

▲ Day 75 of 167

◀ Case management and motion ruling Direct examination of Gary Sims (part 1) ▶

Date: Tuesday, May 16, 1995 • Utterances: 9

Dr. Robin Cotton is formally excused as a witness, subject to recall, after both sides confirm they have no further questions following the court's evidentiary rulings. Prosecutor Rockne Harmon then introduces himself to the jury and announces he will be handling the next several witnesses.

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

# 2 THE COURT:

All right. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Please be seated. Let the record reflect that we have been now rejoined by all the members of our jury panel. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

THE JURY: Good morning.

# 3 THE COURT:

All right. As to Dr. Cotton, she is again present in the courtroom. Both sides have concluded recross and redirect. Mr. Clarke, Mr. Neufeld, in light of the Court's rulings, any further questions of Dr. Cotton?

# 4 MR. CLARKE:

Not on behalf of the People, your Honor.

# 5 MR. NEUFELD:

In light of the Court's ruling there is no further questions by the Defense at this time, your Honor.

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# 6 THE COURT:

All right. Then Dr. Cotton, you are excused subject to recall. All right. Thank you, ma'am. All right. The People may call their next witness. All right. Good morning, Mr. Harmon. Are you going to be handling the next witness?

# 7 MR. HARMON:

Good morning, your Honor. May I introduce myself to the jury?

# 8 THE COURT:

Yes, you may.

# 9 MR. HARMON:

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Rockne Harmon. I will be handling the next few witnesses.

THE JURY: Good morning.

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Temperature

routine

Key Quotes (2)

Peter Neufeld

In light of the Court's ruling there is no further questions by the Defense at this time, your Honor.

Defense signals the court's rulings foreclosed further examination of Dr. Cotton — a tacit acknowledgment of being constrained rather than satisfied.

Rockne Harmon

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Rockne Harmon. I will be handling the next few witnesses.

Marks a transition in prosecution strategy, with Harmon — the People's DNA specialist — taking over witness examination.

Objections

None recorded

Proceeding 6068 • 9 utterances

Criminal Trial

Department 103