Jury preparation

📄 Jury preparation — Thursday, September 28, 1995

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▲ Day 163 of 167

◀ In-chambers hearing: contempt and seating Closing argument — Barry Scheck (part 1) ▶

Date: Thursday, September 28, 1995 • Utterances: 9

A brief transitional proceeding in the civil Simpson trial where Judge Ito confirms Barry Scheck has his exhibits ready, then brings the jury back into the courtroom. Scheck is about to address DNA and physical evidence issues.

# 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. All right. Mr. Scheck, do you have your exhibits organized? Are you ready to proceed?

# 3 MR. SCHECK:

Yes. Thank you, your Honor.

# 4 THE COURT:

All right. Deputy Trower, let's have the jurors, please.

# 5 (Brief pause.)

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

# 7 THE COURT:

All right. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Please be seated. Let the record reflect that we have been rejoined by all the members of our jury panel. Good morning again, ladies and gentlemen. And Mr. Scheck, I understand that you are going to address the DNA issues or physical evidence issues?

# 8 MR. SCHECK:

I hope so.

# 9 THE COURT:

You may proceed.

Temperature

routine

Key Quotes (2)

Lance A. Ito

Mr. Scheck, I understand that you are going to address the DNA issues or physical evidence issues?

Signals the upcoming focus of testimony on DNA and physical evidence, a central thread of the Simpson trials.

Barry Scheck

I hope so.

A rare moment of informality from Scheck, suggesting mild uncertainty or dry humor about the proceedings ahead.

Light Moments (1)

Barry Scheck

Scheck responds 'I hope so' when asked if he will be addressing DNA issues, a wry aside to a straightforward question.

Objections

None recorded

Proceeding 7867 • 9 utterances

Criminal Trial

Department 103