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Wilson had put up with a lot, but he isn’t putting up with that.Before the judge could rule, Campbell says, “I’ll withdraw the question. Thank you, Dr. Richardson.”
The judge looks at the Deputy Solicitor. “Mr. Wilson, do you wish to cross-examine this witness?”
Wilson is still standing. “You Honor, I’d like the witness’s last comment to be stricken from the record.”
“So ordered. Any questions for this witness, Mr. Wilson?”
There is nothing Wilson can think to ask at this point. “No, Your Honor.”
“Then, Mr. Campbell, you may call your next witness.”
Campbell looks at his watch. “Your Honor, it’s almost lunchtime. My next witness will begin a new section of this trial, examining the question of whether HIV can be transmitted through heterosexual intercourse, as is claimed by the State in this case. I wonder whether it would be appropriate to recess at this point.”
Without asking Wilson, the judge considers his options and then makes his decision. “Ladies and gentlemen, under the circumstances, I think we could all use a few days to digest the testimony we have heard this week, without starting something new. And I also think Mr. Wilson could benefit from some time to get his act together. I’ll remind you that court will not be in session tomorrow or Friday, or next Monday, which is a holiday. Therefore, I am going to recess this court at this time until ten a.m. next Tuesday morning.” He bangs his new gavel several times.
Chapter Twenty-One
DATE: Thursday afternoon
TO: sam@arizonatribune.com
RE: this week’s column
Dear Sam,
Court is recessed until