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Riley Kaye: Charlie once told me, "you don't know Rob like I do. We have a real connection." I'm not sure what Charlie meant and if it was romantic or platonic.
What is hearsay? exception: party opponent
Atty: What were Charlie's feelings towards Rob?
Nel Doos: On season 10, Charlie was furious at Rob and was willing to do anything to get back at him.
What is speculation?
Atty: What is it like working at Hotel Lux?
Lennox Reynolds: It's very rewarding and I've formed great relationships with so many of the contestants on The Saboteurs. The only downside is Strawberry the cat. Strawberry is my mortal enemy and my job would be a lot easier if Strawberry dropped dead right now.
What is relevance?
Taylor Jha: Riley was doing pretty much everything to keep Charlie in the game. Riley definitely wanted Charlie to win and Rob to lose.
What is speculation?
Atlas Hartley: It's obvious to me that Charlie Martin intentionally poisoned Rob Armstrong. There is no other explanation.
What is ultimate issue?
Rowan Patel as a prosecution witness: Charlie Martin is such an egomaniac who can't stand not being the center of attention.
What is more prejudicial than probative?
(Atlas Hartley is on the stand)
Prosecution atty: At this time, I move to enter what has been previously marked as exhibit 5 (Dive footage notes) into evidence.
Judge: Any objections?
What is hearsay? exception: regularly conducted business activity
Atty: Could you please introduce yourself to the court?
Nel Doos as defense witness: Hi, my name is Nel Doos.
Atty: What is your relationship with Riley Kaye?
What is question lacks foundation?
Atty: How are you involved in today's case?
Taylor Jha: I knew Charlie and Rob because I competed on season 2 of the show with them.
Atty: What was season 10 of the show like?
What is question lacks foundation?
Indigo Quade (as defense witness): During one shot, Charlie said to Rob, "this time, I'm going to murder you." This sounds really bad out of context, but to "murder" someone on the show just means to eliminate them from the competition.
What is hearsay? exception: then-existing mental, emotional, or physical condition
Atty: What was Rob thinking on the day of the final challenge?
What is question calls for speculation?
Atty: Could you please describe your professional background?
Micah Lin: I have extensive experience in clinical and forensic psychology. I currently work for the FEC. Now, I'm a Florida man through and through and I never thought I would end up in Midlands.
What is relevance?
Riley Kaye is on the stand.
Atty: At this time, I move to enter what has been previously marked as exhibit 19 (text messages between Riley and a dumb phone) into evidence
Judge: Any objections?
(hint: there are two closely related objections you can make)
What is hearsay and authenticity? exception: if proved it is Charlie Martin, party opponent
Atty: What was your first impression of Riley Kaye?
Indigo Quade (on defense): Well, I never really liked Riley all that much. She always seemed a little slimy and cunning, even though she definitely isn't the brightest bulb in the box.
What is more prejudicial than probative?
Charlie Martin: During the filming of one of the episodes, Taren Rivera came up to me and said, "I'm an investigator and I'm going to make sure you'll never be allowed to appear on TV again." This really scared me and immediately after, I cleaned up my act and made sure that there would be nothing that Rivera could use against me.
What is hearsay? exception(s): then-existing mental, emotional, or physical condition and effect on the listener NOT party opponent (see Homel v. Arnzen)
Attorney: At this time, I move to enter what has been previously marked as exhibit 13 (oxalic acid label) into evidence.
Judge: Any objections?
What is all objections have been waived (stipulation 10)?