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We used the morning for final preparations. The trial began at 10:45 with a request by the prosecution to add a few more exhibits. Rumor of this hit the defense hard just 30 minutes before the trial. In the end the new evidence did not cause much of a disruption. The defense was offered...
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Cross Examination Day Today, we worked on cross examinations. Well, and TikTok dances. More importantly, we learned about lying, or at least how to tell when someone is lying. We practice watching Alex Murdaugh testify. We ended the day constructing closing statements in preparation for tomorrow’s trial. Tomorrow, the trial will begin at 10:30....
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Today, after a full morning of writing and rehearsing opening statements, along with critiquing direct and cross examinations from the 2023 California Championship Mock Trial, we were ready to have a little treat. We went to The French Press in Moorestown to enjoy croissants and coffees. TikTok moves were again attempted, and again the...
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Monday was a day of examinations. We practiced with the case of the People v. Max Paulson, a simple car versus bike incident. With limited information, the defense and prosecution put together strong cases. The prosecution was successful, but Paulson received only a fine for the incident. With appetites whetted, both teams began constructing...
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In Historical Mock Trial today, we learned about President Andrew Jackson, the Georgia Cherokee, the Indian Removal Act (1830), and the Trail of Tears. That preparation allowed us to begin the process of choosing witnesses and preparing specific charges. Since the general charge is “Crimes Against Humanity,” the specificity of the charges will allow...
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May it please the court, our fifth day began with the introduction of another mini mock trial. This case involved the hitting of a cyclist on a crosswalk by a driver. How far our lawyers have come! Each side wove together clear narratives based on witness testimony. They found flaws in the assumptions of...
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May it please the court, the fourth day of trial preparation is usually a bit of a down day. Yet, despite the some low energy, the prosecution and defense finished their opening and closing statements. We worked on direct examination and learned about cross examination. We took advantage of the beautiful weather to spend...
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May it please the court, on Cannoli Cream Tuesday, we learned to make cannoli cream using a technique to make the cream lighter by adding homemade whipped cream to the ricotta. We made the standard cannoli filling and one with lemon zest. It was a great success. We developed steep sturdy peaks in our...
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May it please the court, today, in Historical Mock Trial, our intrepid legal eagles prepared a mini mock trial. Broken windows led to a charge of vandalism for a Toni, the ring leader of a teenaged gang (though the defense had serious reservations about the aforementioned characterization and objected. The term gaggle was used...
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May it please the court, today we learned about Sacco and Vanzetti and the subsequent events leading up to the trial and execution of the two men. I myself, knew very little about the case and as an Italian-American felt compelled to take on the defense side of the case. I’ve done mock trials...
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