Prosecutor in Anna Nicole Smith Case Did Not Return After Lunch Adjournment

Prosecutor in Anna Nicole Smith Case Did Not Return After Lunch Adjournment
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Following Larry Birkhead's testimony Monday in which he complained about the conduct of Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Sarah Slice, the prosecutor did not return to the courtroom once the case resumed after lunch. He cited instances in which Slice pressured him and questioned the intelligence of his young daughter Dannielynn.

Defense attorney Ellyn Garofalo said, according to the Associated Press, "We're distressed to learn of this attempt at witness intimidation."

Sandi Gibbons, a spokeswoman for the DA's office, was asked whether Slice would be taken off of this case. According to the AP, she responded, "The matter is being discussed, and no decision has been made as to her further role in this case."

An employee of the DA's office later came to retrieve Slice's briefcase from the courtroom, according to the AP.

Published 10/20/09 by the Insider

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  • Im glad your better Derek
    NeverLetGo 10/20/09 Reply
  • WELL THOSE DAS ARE A TRIP THEY ONLY WORRY ABOUT GETTING A CONVICTION THEY DONT CARE IF YOU ARE INNOCENT IS NOT ABOUT INNOCENT OR GUILTY ANY MORE ITS ALL ABOUT WINNING NOW
    Anonymous 10/20/09 Reply