Defense Opening Statement
Defense attorney Rebecca Wittman made a brief (10 minute) opening statement. Among the highlights:
-"There is emotion in this room that you can cut with a knife."
-Asked the jury to try and block out the media attention and the family members in order to focus purely on the facts.
-She also asked the jury to keep an open mind and their emotions in check. If they could do that, she was sure they would return "a fair and just verdict." She did NOT use the words "guilty" or "not guilty".
The judge called for a break in order to excuse the television and newspaper cameras, which will not be allowed back inside until closing arguments are given (possibly January 22/23).
-"There is emotion in this room that you can cut with a knife."
-Asked the jury to try and block out the media attention and the family members in order to focus purely on the facts.
-She also asked the jury to keep an open mind and their emotions in check. If they could do that, she was sure they would return "a fair and just verdict." She did NOT use the words "guilty" or "not guilty".
The judge called for a break in order to excuse the television and newspaper cameras, which will not be allowed back inside until closing arguments are given (possibly January 22/23).
posted by Andy Jenks - WKTV at
10:43 AM
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