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This morning on Fox they were talking about this in reference to some information that suggested that this guy wants to serve as his own legal counsel, and how awful it would be if he had the opportunity to cross-examine Elizabeth (or do pre-trial depositions.) Apparently, though? there is a provision in the law that victims of sexual abuse don't have to testify, and more than likely the prosecution has plenty of evidence without her testimony.

There have been a few instances when monsters like this are allowed to represent themselves (and it is their constitutional right)--remember Colin Ferguson (the Long Island shooter) cross examining one of his shooting victims? It was hideous. And he does have the right to confront his accusers. But first, though, the judge will probably ship him off for a mental evaluation. I'm torn--I don't want him to be found insane because his confinement would be cushier, but I do want him found insane so that his victim doesn't have to go through the ordeal of a trial.