Case called and defense rests

📄 Case called and defense rests — Friday, July 8, 1994

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TRIAL

▲ Day 6 of 6

◀ Defense conference request and recess Defense motion to dismiss ▶

Date: Friday, July 8, 1994 • Lines: 3

The court returned to the record with Simpson and both sides represented. Robert Shapiro announced that the defense would present no affirmative evidence and rested, after which Judge Kennedy-Powell asked whether there were any remaining motions.

# 1 THE COURT:

All right. We're once again on the record in the case of People versus Simpson. The defendant is present with counsel, the people are represented. Mr. Shapiro.

# 2 MR. SHAPIRO:

Yes, Your Honor. I have decided not to present any affirmative evidence at this time, and the defense rests on the state of the evidence.

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# 3 THE COURT:

All right. Do you have any other motions that you wish to make at this time or be heard with regard to any motions?

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Temperature

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Key Quotes (2)

Robert Shapiro

I have decided not to present any affirmative evidence at this time, and the defense rests on the state of the evidence.

Shapiro formally announced that the defense would rest without presenting its own evidence at the preliminary hearing.

Kathleen Kennedy-Powell

Do you have any other motions that you wish to make at this time or be heard with regard to any motions?

The judge moved the proceeding from the defense's presentation of evidence to any remaining motions.

Notable Exchanges (1)

Robert Shapiro•Kathleen Kennedy-Powell

Shapiro told the court that the defense would present no affirmative evidence and would rest; Judge Kennedy-Powell then asked whether any motions remained to be heard.

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Objections

None recorded

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Preliminary Trial

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