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Watch Day 10: Jury Instructions, Closing Arguments, and a Second-Degree Murder Verdict

2024 Criminal TrialOctober 25, 202412:03:31 of video43 proceedings

Presiding:
Michael Kraynick
Appearing:
William R. JayDave Cacciatore, Jr.James Sylivan Owens
ProceduralSession opening, appearances, and defendant sworn
Speaking—
Chapters 43
  1. ProceduralSession opening, appearances, and defendant sworn
  2. 9:06Charge ConferenceCharge Conference on Lesser Offenses and Verdict Form
  3. 59:04ProceduralSeated-juror screening about courtyard-event exposure
  4. 1:00:06sidebarIndividual Follow-Up Questions for Juror No. 2
  5. 1:01:13ProceduralIndividual juror exposure and impartiality inquiry
  6. 1:03:20ProceduralJury return and publication of State's Exhibit 21
  7. 1:22:04sidebarObjection to Tone While Reading Texts
  8. 1:22:30ProceduralPublication of State's Exhibit 21 resumes
  9. sidebarClarification of Selected Text Messages
  10. 1:44:45Jury InstructionJury instruction on the entirety of State's Exhibit 21
  11. 1:45:15ProceduralState Rests Its Rebuttal Case
  12. sidebarJury Schedule and Remaining Pre-Closing Matters
  13. 1:48:06ProceduralJury excusal and recess admonition
  14. 1:49:02ProceduralCompletion of evidence and colloquy with defendant
  15. 2:34:09Charge ConferenceCharge Conference on Self-Defense and Battered Spouse Syndrome
  16. sidebarCorrection to the Printed Jury Copy
  17. 5:48:07ProceduralReadiness checks and jury return before instructions
  18. 5:50:29Jury InstructionJury Instructions on Homicide, Self-Defense, and Burden of Proof
  19. 6:23:39ClosingClosing Argument - ProsecutionDave Cacciatore, Jr.
  20. sidebarSpectator Crying Before the Jury
  21. 6:38:56ClosingProsecution closing argument resumesDave Cacciatore, Jr.
  22. 6:53:05sidebarObjection to Suitcase Movement Argument
  23. 6:54:18ClosingProsecution closing argument resumes after objectionDave Cacciatore, Jr.
  24. 7:24:04ProceduralDefense Motion for Mistrial over Spectator Outburst: Denied
  25. 8:03:27ClosingClosing Argument - DefenseJames Sylivan Owens
  26. 8:05:21sidebarRelevance Objection to Remarks About Hospitality
  27. 8:05:57ClosingDefense closing argument resumesJames Sylivan Owens
  28. sidebarLimits on personal attacks in closing
  29. 8:09:34ClosingDefense closing resumes after argument-limits discussionJames Sylivan Owens
  30. 8:10:07sidebarPersonal Beliefs and Golden Rule Arguments
  31. 8:11:01ClosingDefense closing resumes after argument cautionsJames Sylivan Owens
  32. sidebarMoreno's Statements and Criticism of the Prosecution
  33. 8:43:01ClosingDefense closing resumes on witness credibilityJames Sylivan Owens
  34. sidebarResponses to Openings and Closing Counsel
  35. 9:28:19ClosingDefense closing resumes on opening remarks and relationship evidenceJames Sylivan Owens
  36. 9:36:14RebuttalRebuttal Closing Argument - ProsecutionWilliam R. Jay
  37. sidebarSelf-Defense Rebuttal Objection and Closing Argument Time
  38. 10:04:38RebuttalProsecution rebuttal closing resumesWilliam R. Jay
  39. 10:17:22Jury InstructionJury Instructions on Verdict Form and Deliberations
  40. 10:22:30sidebarObjections to Instructions as Given
  41. 10:22:50ProceduralAlternate-juror discharge and transition to deliberations
  42. 10:33:33ProceduralSarah Boone Colloquy on Counsel and Potential Financial Conflicts
  43. 1:15VerdictVerdict: Guilty of Second Degree Murder
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