3/22/16

The Trial: The Second Star Falls

Poke’s attorney attacked.

Why had he called his friends for back-up if he had no intention of hurting Joe? Why hunt Joe like an animal? Why not just walk away? All he did was bump into you by mistake.

And you pulled a knife? Are we really supposed to believe you put it back in your pocket — amazingly!  — right before my client stabbed Joe? Why didn't you tell the police the truth when you spoke to them the first time? Or the second time? How about under oath to the grand jury? Which version should we believe? Are you lying right now?

You’re crying because you’re scared? Of what, the truth? Are you afraid your friends won't like the truth, or because they don't like your lies?

If it wasn’t my client, aren’t you the most logical suspect?

The prosecutor never asked anyone if they had seen this guy stab Joe.

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