Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20180217:10:55:00
>> reporter: reporter jon hand who'd been there for the entire trial was in attendance too. >> there was a number of charlie's friends there myself and the judge said we have to address the motion for dismissal by the defense, it's still pending. >> that's a common motion made by most defense attorneys when they ask a judge to throw out a case, especially due to a lack of evidence. >> you always do did. it's frankly malpractice not to. >> everyone thought this would be an order of business, quickly dispatched and the judge would move on to setting a new trial date. >> then he talks about the l...