43-CA v. Sommer: Outside the Presence of the Jury
Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings and jury instructions outside the presence of the jury. More
November 25, 2019
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Counsel and the judge discuss trial proceedings and jury instructions outside the presence of the jury. More
November 25, 2019
The judge delivers jury instructions ahead of closing arguments. More
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The prosecution delivers their closing argument. More
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The prosecution delivers their rebuttal. More
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The jury delivers their verdict in the case of California v. Cynthia Sommer for the murder of Todd Sommer. More
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Medical experts take the stand. More
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Counsel and the judge discuss jury instructions. More
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NCIS officials and the San Diego Chief Coroner take the stand. More
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A deputy medical examiner and poison control specialist take the stand. More
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NCIS Special Agent Ricky Rendone is recalled to the stand, followed by San Diego DA Investigator Daniel Schmitt. More
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Armed Forces Director of Biophysical Toxicology Dr. Jose Centeno takes the stand. More
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Defendant Cynthia Sommer takes the stand. The jury hears the 911 call again. More
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LGCE Director Heather Xitco takes the stand. More
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Friends of defendant Cynthia Sommer and her mother take the stand. More
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The judge and counsel hear a witness's testimony outside the presence of the jury. More
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Dr. Elbieta Bakowska of National Medical Services gives her testimony outside the presence of the jury. More
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Dr. Poklis is recalled to the stand to testify in front of the jury. More
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Dr. Poklis continues his testimony. More
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Dr. Elbieta Bakowska of National Medical Services continues her testimony outside the presence of the jury. More
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NMS forensic toxicologist Dr. Laura Labay takes the stand outside the presence of the jury. More
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Dr. Bakowska gives her testimony in the presence of the jury. More
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Dr. Bakowska continues her testimony in the presence of the jury. More
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Dr. Laura Labay gives her testimony in the presence of the jury. More
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Counsel and the judge discuss bring up the defendant's behavior after her husbands death outside the presence of the jury. More
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The defense delivers their closing argument. More
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Cynthia Sommer is on trial for the February 2002 death of her Marine husband, 23-year-old Todd Sommer. More
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Naval Criminal Investigative Service Special Agent Rob Terwilliger takes the stand. More
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USMC police officer Thomas Streckfuss takes the stand. More
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Multiple USMC police officers and a neighbor take the stand. More
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Civilians and military special agents give their testimony. More
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