************************ The Purpose of the closing statement is to persuade the jurors to adopt your view of the significance of the evidence and your view of the case. Attorneys are free to argue the merits of their case. *********************** Everyone was waiting eagerly for the closing statement after the stunts that Rita pulled when she went crazy in the court room. She was also present but in police custody. People already knew the conclusion of the case but then it was part of the rule to make the closing statement. It wasn’t time yet to celebrate, as usual, the Bailiff announced the entrance of the Judge. They all rose up and sat after him. . . . . . JUDGE: All the evidence has been presented. Now we'll hear the closing statement from both parties. After both closi

