Mistrial. That was quick.
A walk in the park:
Moments ago the prosecution allowed the jury to see inadmissible evidence. Both sides were instructed at pre-trial that they were not to introduce outside evidence pertaining to the creditability of key witnesses. The prosecution allowed the jury to see comments made by U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings about key (future) witness Andy Pettitte. A document with Cummings' comments was posted on the video screens in front of the jury as well as on the screen facing the public. Judge Walton was upset; Clemens' lawyer Hardin moved for a mistrial, the motion was granted and the victory (or "I didn't lose yet") parade began. Near the end of my video a friend gets Clemens' autograph.
