Clark objected during Scheck's closing argument that he used the phrase 'We also believe,' which would improperly suggest the defense team personally vouches for Simpson's innocence rather than arguing the evidence. Scheck disputed the characterization, insisting he said 'we believe the evidence shows,' which is permissible. Ito sided with Clark that Scheck's wording was improper but limited the response to a caution rather than a formal ruling.
# 1 THE COURT: All right. Side bar, counsel.
# 2 (The following proceedings were held at the bench:) # 3 THE COURT: All right. We are over at the side bar. Miss Clark, I think your objection is that there was a comment by Mr. Scheck that "We also believe."
# 5 MR. SCHECK: My comment was, and I want to be specific because I am very aware of these rules, we believe the evidence shows.
KEY QUOTE # 6 MS. CLARK: That is not what he said.
# 7 MR. SCHECK: That is exactly what I said. I resent this interruption. I know the rules and she can go check the transcript.
# 8 MS. CLARK: Read it back.
# 9 THE COURT: That is not just what was said there, but just a caution.
# 10 MS. CLARK: Your Honor, we think we represent a man--
# 11 THE COURT: That is what he said. I cautioned him.
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