CNN Erin Burnett OutFront June 25, 2013 06:47:00
Knock joke? for a defense attorney, normally doesn't have to apologize to the jury in the opening statements. >> look, having used humor in the courtroom quite a few times, sometimes working, sometimes not, it's not damaging at all. it's embarrassing, you're mortified. you wish the joke had been better. you notice he did get a little bit of a laugh when he said, hey, nothing. it's all going to be forgotten in the wash. i understand people want to make a big deal out of it, but i don't think it matters. jury composition is what matters in this case, i think ultimately, the opening statements by...