The People Vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

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Can't find footage but here's a story on that day.

Simpson Prosecutor Incurs Ito's Wrath Over Tirade

After sending the jury out of the courtroom, Judge Ito gave the prosecutor, Christopher A. Darden, one chance to "take three deep breaths" and several chances to apologize, and Mr. Darden initially spurned them all, insisting on a lawyer instead. That lawyer turned out to be Marcia Clark, who also refused to back down.
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Ms. Clark objected to the question, and Judge Ito summoned the lawyers to the bench. There, things turned personal, as Mr. Cochran insinuated that the prosecutors did not know how to try a case. When Mr. Darden objected, Judge Ito tried calming him down. Mr. Darden persisted, however.

"Is he the only lawyer that knows how to try a case?" Mr. Darden asked.

"I'm going to hold you in contempt," Judge Ito warned.

"I should be held in contempt," Mr. Darden continued. "I have sat here and listened to ----"

"Mr. Darden, I'm warning you right now."

"This cross-examination is out of order," Mr. Darden said. And at that point, he was held in contempt. The jury was then sent out of the room, and the lawyers returned to their respective corners.

The prosecution was "greatly concerned about what the jury is getting," Ms. Clark said. "I myself have been overwhelmed by the fact that the jury has been given hearsay, has been given -- and the record will stand by what I said -- slop in the form of counsel testifying before every witness."
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