00:00People's Exhibit 7, Captain Benson, do you recognize this?
00:04Yes, I do. This was Shelley's private testimonial
00:08at a local female empowerment group called Rise and Radiate.
00:13Again, Your Honor, objection. This is hearsay.
00:16An exception to the hearsay rule, this video reflects the victim's state of mind
00:20and a future intent to contact the defendant.
00:22I've already allowed this evidence. Your objection is on the record.
00:25I'll instruct the jury how to consider it in the final charge.
00:30How long did the victim attend this empowerment group?
00:36Approximately three months, and this video was recorded on the last day
00:41that she attended the group.
00:43When was that?
00:44The day before she was murdered.
00:46Thank you, Captain Benson.
00:50Any questions?
00:52No, Your Honor.
00:53The prosecution rests.
00:55Defense?
00:56I need a recess to talk to my client.
00:59I respectfully request the opportunity to contextualize this evidence now
01:03while it's fresh in the jury's mind.
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