Judge Ito spent September 8 in pre-jury motions, systematically ruling on dozens of contested defense exhibits while the prosecution and defense clashed over discovery violations and the scope of the upcoming rebuttal case. The McKinny/Fuhrman tape controversy continued with arguments over public release versus copyright protection. With 60 potential rebuttal witnesses on the People's list and discovery disputes unresolved, the trial was poised to enter its next phase on Monday.

• Judge Ito ruled on numerous defense exhibits across two full hearing sessions, admitting most in limited form
• McKinny/Fuhrman audiotape release dispute heard; defense surprisingly supports public release while McKinny's attorney invokes copyright and Shield Law protections
• Judge takes protective order decision under submission, promising ruling the following week
• Prosecution presented list of 60 potential rebuttal witnesses, including glove experts, DNA analysts, and domestic violence expert Don Dutton
• Defense raised heated discovery disputes over late-produced autorads and the missing Bodziak report on shoe impressions
• Pool photographer fined $250 for violation of still photography order
• Rebuttal case set to begin Monday, September 11