Judge Ito excused Laura Hart McKinny from the stand while keeping her subject to recall, then asked Cochran if the next defense witness was available. Cochran indicated the witness might be ready and was directed to have co-counsel Douglas check.
# 1 THE COURT: All right. Miss McKinny, at this time I'm going to allow you to be excused; however, you are subject to recall. All right?
KEY QUOTE # 2 MS. MCKINNY: Thank you, Judge.
# 3 THE COURT: All right. You may step down. All right. Is your next witness available?
# 4 MR. COCHRAN: Actually I think he may be.
# 5 THE COURT: Why don't you have Mr. Douglas check. Let me see counsel at the side bar with the court reporter, please.