On April 19, 1995, a crime of ghastly proportions was committed. The events that were set in motion two years ago are drawing to a close. Hartzler, my colleagues, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, good morning. Mackey, you're going to present the Government's case. We want to give a full and fair opportunity to both sides to present their arguments in the case, and we'll also ask counsel to help us with timing the recesses so that we don't interrupt at a time that may be inconvenient for the lawyer making the argument.Īlso under the procedure here, the lawyers for both sides have an opportunity to change off that is, not one counsel's responsible for the entire argument. We will take our usual recess except we'll limit the noon recess to an hour today. Following the arguments, I will instruct you on the law. And counsel for the defendant will have an opportunity to argue, then counsel for the Government have an opportunity for a rebuttal argument. Because the Government has the burden of proof in the case, you will hear first from counsel for the Government. We are ready to proceed with the closing arguments of counsel in this case. THE COURT: Ladies and gentlemen, good morning.
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