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May have been overtaking her ability to testify properly in a way that wouldn't help her. i think the defense request for a break was probably warranted. but i mean, when you take a step back, folks, why are we even in a trial? the jury's duty is to find facts. there are virtually no facts that are disputed in this case. that's what makes it so incredibly unusual. nobody disputes that this was a mistake. nobody disputes that she shot daunte wright. at the end of the day, this all narrows to one issue and david hit it right on the head. maybe this was grossly negligent, but at the end, did she ...

The defense request for lesser amount. >> our clients are going to fight these charges. our clients are just as devastated as everyone else. >> reporter: the prosecution today seeming to begin to layout its case, saying the parents were negligent, buying a gun for their son, not keeping the firearm secure. >> he had total access to this weapon. >> reporter: the defense saying prosecutors were cherry picking facts. >> that gun was actually locked. so when the prosecution is stating that this child had free access to a gun, that is just absolutely not true >> reporter: but the prosecution is alr...

Selection, he actually heard some jurors tell the judge they had already decided dave hawk was guilty. >> the judge asked him, will if i order you set those opinions aside, can you do it? we're well, i guess so. >> still, the defense application for change of venue was denied. as was the defense request to separate the financial charge from the murder charge. the defense argued the embezzlement accusations were unfairly prejudicial. >> they wanted to make him look like a bad person. a person who would take money from his kids would be likely to murder his ex-wife. >> in fact, the prosecution w...

His lawyers are pushing for a later date. epstein has pleaded not guilty to the charges. and this is a live look at chicago from our affiliate, fox 32. the big story there tonight at cook county judge denies a request by attorneys for jussie smollett to investigate why they were dropped against the actor. he was accused of fabricating a story that he was assaulted by pro-drum supported. the state's attorney recused herself and prosecutors abruptly dropped all charges. the judge also refused a defense request to step aside. if that is tonight's live look outside the beltway from "special report...

He knew about his federal investigation here in new york. >> are the prosecutors going after the defense request to be remanded at home? the scenario they're painting is basically the lifestyle that jeffrey epstein currently lives. he lives in that mansion with fully staffed with a huge security staff, and he rarely leaves his home. this is a guy who doesn't even eat in restaurants. in fact, he compares dining out to eating in a subway car. >> reporter: yeah, i saw those same reports. prosecutors are taking direct ta attack at that. they were very specific saying what he wants to do is build h...