Bleachers
205 стр. мягкая обложка
978-0-09-946819-6

A trial date for the case has not been set. Court ofО¬Ѓcials have not found a courtroom that will be available БЂ“ and big enough БЂ“ for a trial expected to last by some estimates as long as three years. Bills for the taxpayer-paid attorneys representing both sides in the case run nearly $2,000 per hour when court is in session. The prosecutionБЂ™s investigation has already cost at least $2million, by one defense attorneyБЂ™s estimate. And when a courtroom is chosen for the trial, there will undoubtedly be renovations. Bulletproof glass partitions will be added for security. Bleacher seats will likely be built to allow all of the attorneys and defendants a clear view of the witness stand. All of it will add to the cost of the case. Once the logistics of where and when are set, the complexities will continue. The case may require more than one jury, and the selection process may take months. Each witness who takes the stand will be subject to cross-examination by 10 attorneys representing the different defendants ...