- Judge Weisberg: I've just a few remarks before we continue. The remark has to do with the conduct of council during the questioning of the witness, specifically that of Ms. Abramson, and mugging to the audience during the testimony of the witness. If the prosecution would do the same during the testimony of one of your witnesses, how would you react to that?
- Leslie Abramson: As long as it wasn't in front of the jury, it wouldn't matter to me.
- Judge Weisberg: Council, the jury is right behind you, and to your left.
- Leslie Abramson: The jury can't see what I'm doing!
- Judge Weisberg: I could see your eyes rolling when you're facing the witness.
- Leslie Abramson: The jury can't see that either.
- Judge Weisberg: There is a jury in the jury box that could easily see what you're doing. Now is there something...
- Leslie Abramson: I will try...
- Judge Weisberg: No, not try! You will succeed in not mugging for the jury; not making faces to the audience; you will behave professionally. Is that clear?
- Leslie Abramson: Yes, of course.
- Jose Menendez: I know that my background may not be relevant to accept to mitigate my own guilt. I came to America as a refugee escaping communism in Cuba. My family was very successful before the days of Castro, but I came to America poor, and the most important thing to me was the distinction between myself and other Spanish-speaking refugees. I am not central American, nor South American, nor Mexican or Puerto Rican. I am Cuban and proud of it, and I am not a tolerant man. I placed intolerant demands on my children. This is the result. A young man so terrified of displeasing a demanding parent that he makes a tragic miscalculation. Who's guilty here, sir? I am, and I ask you to take this into consideration upon making your decision about Lyle.