Court reconvened with the jury and prosecution called Collin Yamauchi as its next witness. Judge Ito noted Cochran's absence but proceeded at Shapiro's assurance, then administered the oath to Yamauchi.
# 1 THE COURT: Back on the record in the Simpson matter. Do we need Mr. Cochran? Mr. Scheck?
# 2 MR. SCHECK: I'm sorry?
# 3 THE COURT: I see Mr. Cochran is not here. Are you ready to proceed?
# 5 THE COURT: Here is Mr. Shapiro. Is Mr. Cochran outside, Mr. Shapiro?
# 6 MR. SHAPIRO: Yes, your Honor. Do you need him?
# 7 THE COURT: I would like to start.
# 8 MR. SHAPIRO: We can start.
# 9 THE COURT: All right. Let's have the jurors, please.
# 11 THE COURT: And Mr. Harmon, this is your witness?
# 12 MR. HARMON: Yes, your Honor.
# 13 (The following proceedings were held in open court, in the presence of the jury:) # 14 THE COURT: Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Please be seated. All right. Let the record reflect that we have been rejoined by all the members of our jury panel. Mr. Harmon, you may call your next witness.
# 15 MR. HARMON: Yes, your Honor. The Prosecution calls Collin Yamauchi.
Collin Yamauchi, called as a witness by the People, was sworn and testified as follows:
KEY QUOTE # 16 THE COURT: All right. Mr. Yamauchi, raise your right hand. You do solemnly swear that the testimony you may give in the cause now pending before this court, shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God.
# 18 THE COURT: Please have a seat on the witness stand. And please state and spell your name.
# 19 MR. YAMAUCHI: Collin Yamauchi. First name C-O-L-L-I-N. Last name Y-A-M-A-U-C-H-I.
# 20 THE COURT: Mr. Harmon.