It's not a normal courtroom. Each side has 24 hours to tell whatever story they want to tell. Nobody can object - they must remain silent on penalty of imprisonment.
It's theater.
Yeah I get that. But seriously, dang it, they took an oath! They took an oath!
No consequences? Why did they take an oath?!
I told myself I’m going to not let this get to me!!! Think I’m winning on that score?! LOL