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The defendant's statements referenced in the defense opening
On Day 2, the court addressed the defense opening's references to the defendant's statements. It noted counsel's position that some statements had already come into evidence and said the references were not prohibited at that stage.
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The court found nothing prohibited in the defense opening's references to Avery's statements, noting that those statements could be admitted by means other than Avery's own testimony.