05/17/2001 Court Started at 11:45am.
Closing Arguments.
Prosecution:
Talked about the 3 prong test of what is
the criteria of 'Hardcore Pornography'.
Talked about hanging out with 'Porn'
Stars.
Never mentioned Internet.
Defense:
Talked about this case was brought about
by the Video & Book Patrol, not a
citizen complaint.
Talked about the undercover policeman
testified that he took video & audio
tape surveillance, but they didn't
introduce it into testimony.
Talked about the 2 defense expert
witnesses & Prosecutor had no
expert witness.
Talked about the value of the tapes.
Showed the Jury a flashlight and showed
them that you can turn it on or leave
if off. It is your free choice.
Prosecution:
Said she voilated state statue with the
sale of obscene material.
Said expert witnesses never used the
world 'Serious'.
Called the 3 tapes 'Pieces of Trash'
Closed with the ad to Hang Out with
'Porn' Stars.
Case closed and court has cleared of all
except the lawyers & jury. 12:30pm.
They discussed state law and juror's
instructions.
Jury then went into deliberation 1:00pm.
I had the distinct pleasure of spend 3 hours
with the esteemed lawyer, H. Louis Sirkin.
First Amendment champion and recognized
world wide. We talked off the record, but
I can say that this is THE MAN!
I also talked with Elyse and Mr. Sirkin
and Jennifer M. Kinsley Attorney at Law,
who carried a good portion of the case
and did a very fine job.
I will expand on my true feelings about
this case and the really serious nature of
this trial and about the gossip that was
posted on internet sites while the trial
is in process.
Jury was sent home at 4:00 and will return
on Friday.
Trial