The court reconvened with the parties present and recalled Detective Phillip Vannatter to continue his testimony. The judge reminded him that he remained under oath, and Robert Shapiro agreed to withdraw his last question.
# 2 (The following proceedings were had in open court.) # 3 THE COURT: All right. We're once again on the record in the case of people v. Simpson. The defendant is present with counsel. The people are represented. Could we have the witness return to the witness stand, please. Phillip Vannatter, called as a witness by and on behalf of the People, having been previously called and duly sworn, resumed the stand and testified further as follows:
# 4 THE COURT: I bet you know what I'm going to say.
# 5 THE WITNESS: Yes, Your Honor.
# 6 THE COURT: You've previously been sworn and remain under oath.
KEY QUOTE # 7 THE WITNESS: Thank you.
# 8 THE COURT: Please have a seat. Mr. Shapiro, do you wish to withdraw your last question?
# 9 MR. SHAPIRO: Yes, Your Honor.