Atty Branca’s live comments;
Judge Schroeder instructing Kyle on risks of testifying, has right, State can cross-examine, etc. Any criminal history (none of that). Could be asked about other crimes, wrongs, prior events.
Judge Schroeder: Have right to not testify, wouldn’t be commented on.
Judge: Discussed with lawyers, think about what you are doing, think it’s the best thing, threatened or pressured, promised you anything, is your mind clear today, feeling OK, had anything alcoholic, drugs?
Kyle: No to all.
Richards: Consistent with advice of counsel.
I don’t think you can fake Kyle’s tears before the break. They may well have sealed his NOT GUILTY verdict.
Yes, I saw that. The judge never said it was a “bad idea” for Kyle to testify. It was pretty standard judicial advice and confirming he was testifying of his own free will.