It was the PROSECUTION that asked for the extra re-re-direct.
It wasn’t GZ answers on the tape but the witness on the stand’s opinions and testimony about the tape.
GZ was consistent. It was the prosecution that seemed pressed and wanted the extra set of questioning to try and save their witness after the cross.
Agreed. However, MOM went ahead with a re-re-cross to clarify for the jury. If the characterization of Zim’s answers on the tape weren’t a minor cause for concern if left unclarified, there would be no need for MOM to continue. Standard tactic.