Phoenix, Arizona
The Next Morning
After the bailiff announced the jurors were entering the courtroom, the entire gallery rose including the attorneys and their clients to show respect to the jury. Once the jurors were seated, the judge instructed everyone else to sit down. She then welcomed the jurors and also the parties.
Facing the jury, Judge Furman said, “I want to thank you for your patience. Yesterday, we were unable to finish closing arguments. Today, the defendants have their closing arguments and then Mr. Clarkson can make a rebuttal.”
The jurors nodded as they were eager to hear what the defendants had to say.
“Ms. Robles?”
Marissa stood up and walked to the lectern in the middle of the courtroom.
“Thank you, your honor. May it please the Court? Ladies and gentlemen of the
