[1_Rain_Drop]

I think that joke was a subtle reminder to the jury that they have to clear their minds as to what they knew about Mr Zimmerman before they were seated.

I see nothing wrong with that joke.
Although a joke in the midst of a serious trial is out of place. Times have changed. Where’s Perry Mason?

[IChing]

The way he prefaced it was appropriate and profound, but most people will never hear or read about that.