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How damaging do you think it was. a defense attorney normally doesnt apologize to the jury, especially on the first day. >> you know, i looked at the jury because i was so surprised at this joke. they seemed offended to me and it was painful for me to listen to. not only as someone covering the trial but as someone who has tried cases and given opening statements, some of them go better than others, but this was just so very painful. i will tell you, it wasnt just the delivery of the knock knock...

Of opening statement, it wasnt schematic, it was rambling. it didnt make sense to me. >> mark, you think it is much ado about nothing. what do you make of this three hour opening statement by the defense, where the prosecution had 30 minutes opening statement? >> look, i have to tell you having tried quite a few cases that the idea that somehow this knock knock joke is going to make a difference i think is almost as funny or as unfunny as that joke came across. it is going to matter not one wit....

Doesnt apologize to the jury, especially on the first day. >> you know, i looked at the jury because i was so surprised at this joke. they seemed offended to me and it was painful for me to listen to. not only as someone covering the trial but as someone who has tried cases and given opening statements, some of them go better than others, but this was just so very painful. i will tell you, it wasnt just the delivery of the knock knock joke which didnt make sense, it was a rambling presentation. ...