The final day of the first full week of testimony in Danny Masterson’s multiple rape trial Friday may have started a bit later than usual, but things got fiery pretty quick.
Almost predictable in its frequency in the early days of the downtown Los Angeles trial, the jury was asked to leave Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlene Olmedo’s courtroom soon after the day began as sparks flew again between witness Jane Doe #1 and defense attorney Philip Cohen during the continuing cross-examination. “Things seem to be a bit heated or emotional between the witness and Mr.
Cohen,” Olmedo said to those remaining in the court, including Masterson himself. “There is a tone … that not just borders on argumentative, but is incredibly condescending.” “I’m not sure that’s the persona you want to bring to this jury,” Olmedo cautioned Cohen before bringing witness Jane Doe #1/Jen B and the panel back into the room.
Once Jen B returned to the witness box, Olmedo asked her to limit her answers to the questions put to her and not add extemporaneous statements.
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