Tonight's episode of The Verdict had a short segment of commentary on today's part of the closing argument for Conrad Black's defense. The only guest was Steve Skurka.
Csr. Skurka noted that there were two unprecedented (in his experience) events during those closing statements: Eddie Greenspan apologizing to the jury, and Eric Sussman objecting at least ten times. Ms. Todd opined that the latter could be a sign that the prosecution is worried, and the former was prompted by the recent ex-juror interview. Csr. Skurka added that Csr. Greenspan was less aggressive today, and that he won respect from the jurors. He also believes that today’s closing argument basically negated yesterday’s.
In Csr. Greenspan's focus/seminar on reasonable doubt, he stressed that the jurors must acquit even if they believe that Mr. Black is probably guilty. Csr. Skurka also brought up the mentions of Mr. Black’s personal foibles, and the potentiality for discrimation because of them.
Near the end of this segment, Ms. Todd asked if Judge St. Eve was relieved to finish early. Csr. Skurka replied that she was. Edward Genson's part of the closing argument did drag at the end, even though he did have a strong start. Tomorrow, he must deal with the 13 boxes as they pertain to the obstruction-of-justice charge.
[This episode of The Verdict will be broadbanded as of 10:30 pm tonight, and will stay up until about 10:30 PM or so tomorrow.]
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Speaking of Csr. Skurka, his latest entry in his blog "The Crime Sheet" states that he's sticking by his prediction for an acquittal.
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