I'm just interested in whether JM is going to ask her about Snow White being an abuse victim or not.
Given that she's made the claim (probably to be humorous - I don't know I haven't seen a clip), he might not. But I SO want him to...
Given JM's style, I don't think he'd care if she said it 'in jest' or not (not really a topic to jest about, but someone posted yesterday that she was somewhat funny/entertaining after viewing a clip).
JM: YES or NO, Ma'am - DID you not say that this DISNEY cartoon character could be an ABUSE VICTIM?
ALV: "Well, obviously, that wasn't meant..."
JM: Judge - objection, non-responsive.
HHJSS: Sustained. Answer the question, Ms. LaViolette: yes or no.
ALV: Yes, but the context -
JM: Ma'am, did I ASK you about the CONTEXT of this comment, YES or NO?
ALV: Well I... no.
JM: And is it your PRACTICE, Ma'am, to study cartoon or fairytale characters for signs of abuse?"
ALV: Of course not (slight giggle).
JM: So you find all this FUNNY, Ma'am?! There is nothing FUNNY about this, Ma'am! Do you or -
KN: OBJECTION!!! this -
HHJSS: Approach. (frown)
(tick, tick, tick)
HHJSS: Sustained.
JM: But you DID do that, DIDN'T you, Ma'am. You DID claim that Snow White suffered from domestic violence or abuse, Yes or no?
ALV: I did.
JM: So then you ARE familiar with fairy tales or stories - whether created for entertainment purposes or created by a defendant in order to avoid incarceration or punishment?
ALV: I don't see the simi -
JM: YES or NO, Ma'am.
KN: Objection (whine), your honor, (whine) may we approach?
HHJSS: Approach (sigh).
(tick, tick, tick)
HHJSS: Sustained. Rephrase.
JM: Ma'am, are you aware that people make up STORIES - or LIE?
ALV: Yes, of course.
JM: And are you AWARE, Ma'am, that people will LIE, or more specifically, CREATE STORIES about being abused?
ALV: Typically that only happens within contentious custody or financial div-
JM: Yes or NO, Ma'am!
ALV: Yes, but...
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Officially carried away. Sorry. Just when it was going to get good it was already too long. :blushing: