Sentenced to College - Chapter 10

The jury trial, Day 2

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—Joy

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January 25, 2000 – Day 2

JUDGE SPILSETH:

Good morning ladies and gentlemen of the jury. We will now proceed with the second day of trial. When we concluded yesterday, the State was examining its first witness. Ms. Crowell, are you going to continue with the examination of Officer Monson?