[SteveH]

Not allowing in the recording of a witness to give the jury a sense of the witness’ demeanor and inflection at a time closer to the event is clearly improper.

MOM can play it again during the defense case, yes?

MOM could not cite any rules of evidence in support of playing the tape, yes?

Perhaps MOM could have said that in the interests of expediting the trial, play it now rather than later.

Maybe the judge has in mind a directed verdict and in her mind, there won't be a later, making some of the smaller matters moot (?)

[hoosiermama]

Can defense call the reporter to testify?

[XenaLee]

Maybe the judge has in mind a directed verdict and in her mind, there won't be a later, making some of the smaller matters moot (?) You're expecting logic, fairness and non-bias from this judge? Ain't gonna happen.