Raymond Kilduff, a vice president at the Hertz Corporation, testified for the defense on July 13, 1995. Called by Robert Shapiro, his testimony drew on his professional connection to Simpson through Hertz, where Simpson had long served as a celebrity spokesman. Christopher Darden handled the cross-examination for the prosecution, with Judge Ito himself conducting the recross — an unusual step suggesting the testimony touched on points the court wanted clarified.