📂 Friday, September 1, 1995 — Day 146
◀ Criminal Trial
📅 Friday, September 1, 1995 11 proceedings 474 lines
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Day 146 — Friday, September 1, 1995

Fuhrman Evidence Battle Consumes Dramatic Trial Day
Judge Lance A. Ito • Criminal Trial • 11 proceedings • 474 lines
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A pivotal day consumed by Fuhrman-related motions and discovery disputes. The defense obtained contact sheets that appeared to show Fuhrman pointing to the Bundy glove at night, contradicting his timeline testimony. Judge Ito allowed the defense to pursue a suppression motion based on newly discovered Fuhrman tapes, asked to review materials the defense had received before proceeding on the Brady motion, and ultimately sided with the defense on witness scheduling to permit Fuhrman impeachment witnesses. The jury waited through multiple days of complex evidentiary proceedings.

  • Contact sheets produced in discovery appeared to show Fuhrman pointing to the Bundy glove at night, contradicting his testimony that the photo was taken after 7am
  • Defense filed motion to suppress evidence seized at Rockingham based on Fuhrman tapes as newly discovered evidence bearing on probable cause
  • Brady motion filed alleging prosecution withheld evidence of Fuhrman's misconduct, including LAPD-sourced allegations and an allegedly destroyed incident log
  • Judge ruled defense entitled to pursue suppression motion with Tuesday deadline for supplemental briefing
  • Judge granted motion allowing Roderic Hodge to testify as Fuhrman impeachment witness despite prosecution objections
  • Judge deferred to defense tactical discretion on witness order starting Tuesday with Kathleen Bell, Andrea Terry, McKinny, Singer, Hodge, and Dr. Goulston
  • Judge apologized to sequestered jury for complex evidentiary matters causing multi-day delays
Day 146 • 11 proceedings • 474 lines
Criminal Trial
Department 103
📂 Day 146 — SEP 1, 1995
SEP 1, 1995