The defense dealt serious blows to the prosecution's credibility by recalling Detective Vannatter and presenting testimony from FBI agent Michael Wacks and mob informants Larry and Craig Fiato that contradicted Vannatter's sworn claim that Simpson was not a suspect when detectives arrived at Rockingham. Judge Ito denied the defense's broader 'code of silence' theory but allowed impeachment on the suspect question. The day also featured heated motion hearings on protective orders for the Fiato witnesses and Dr. Whitehurst's anticipated testimony regarding FBI lab procedures and EDTA testing methodology.

• Judge Ito grants defense motion to recall Detective Vannatter for impeachment based on newly discovered statements to informants
• FBI Special Agent Michael Wacks testifies he overheard Vannatter tell informant Larry Fiato that Simpson 'was the suspect'
• Mob informant Larry Fiato testifies Vannatter said he went to Rockingham because Simpson was a suspect, not for death notification
• Mob informant Craig Fiato corroborates Vannatter's 'husband is always a suspect' statement from a January 1995 hotel conversation
• Prosecutor rehabilitates Vannatter by characterizing his statements as casual 'bullshitting' between men
• Court grants protective order for Fiato brothers — cameras and sketch artists excluded during their testimony
• Jury examines the brown leather glove (People's Exhibit 609) from Simpson's residence
• Motion hearing held on Dr. Whitehurst's testimony regarding FBI lab procedures and EDTA testing methodology