Suppose the defendant wont need to apply any lipstick today? 
UT - Kouri Richins, 33, Author, wife, mom, charged in husband’s unexpected death last year, May 2023 #3
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Judge is watching a transcript of the call. Silence in the courtroom again (reminiscent of the text exchanges shared yesterday).
The call is between Kouri and Ronnie.
Wendy Lewis objects to admitting it without the call coming through a witness; for the sake of cross-examination.
Lewis and Chervenak are out of the courtroom discussing the phone call.
Lewis would like redactions.We now know the prosecution plans to call Cody Wright today, Eric Richins' former business partner.
The call is between Kouri and Ronnie.
Wendy Lewis objects to admitting it without the call coming through a witness; for the sake of cross-examination.
Lewis and Chervenak are out of the courtroom discussing the phone call.
Lewis would like redactions.We now know the prosecution plans to call Cody Wright today, Eric Richins' former business partner.
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These calls are going to be AMAZING, judging by the Defense's desperation to stop them from being played.
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Judge has asked for the Defense's objection to the jail calls which are also coming up.
But they haven't provided it yet.
FYI
But they haven't provided it yet.
FYI
Sounds like the state's last witness will be Monday/Tuesday.
Court in eight min recess.
Court in eight min recess.
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FYI the State just indicated that Detective Driscoll will likely be their last witness, expected to take the stand late Monday or early Tuesday.
10:06 a.m. Bloodworth says the next time a jail call will be played is when Detective O’Driscoll takes the stand. He will likely be the state’s last witness – either late Monday or early Tuesday. Court taking restroom break. Court back in session at 10:15 a.m.
10:04 a.m. State will be calling Cody Wright and Josh Case today. Part of their testimonies can’t be admitted because it’s hearsay – things that Eric Richins’ told them. Judge asks prosecutor Brad Bloodworth if he has spoken with the two witnesses to reinforce that they can’t repeat what Eric told them. Bloodworth says he has and will elicit their responses about Eric’s demeanor and what they said to him – not what they told him. Judge says this will create a safety margin to make sure the witnesses don’t unintentionally say anything excluded by the court.
10:01 a.m. They have reviewed the transcript of the call. Lewis says some of the call needs to be redacted because they’re not relevant. Judge says this is part of a larger conversation. He’s been waiting on the defense’s position on the jail calls and they need some closure on the issue so it’s not being discussed in real time. Lewis wants to review the call with the prosecution to look at what portions she believes should be redacted.
9:54 a.m. Prosecution is now playing the call without the audio so all parties can review the transcript of what is being said. We can’t see the transcript.
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com
10:04 a.m. State will be calling Cody Wright and Josh Case today. Part of their testimonies can’t be admitted because it’s hearsay – things that Eric Richins’ told them. Judge asks prosecutor Brad Bloodworth if he has spoken with the two witnesses to reinforce that they can’t repeat what Eric told them. Bloodworth says he has and will elicit their responses about Eric’s demeanor and what they said to him – not what they told him. Judge says this will create a safety margin to make sure the witnesses don’t unintentionally say anything excluded by the court.
10:01 a.m. They have reviewed the transcript of the call. Lewis says some of the call needs to be redacted because they’re not relevant. Judge says this is part of a larger conversation. He’s been waiting on the defense’s position on the jail calls and they need some closure on the issue so it’s not being discussed in real time. Lewis wants to review the call with the prosecution to look at what portions she believes should be redacted.
9:54 a.m. Prosecution is now playing the call without the audio so all parties can review the transcript of what is being said. We can’t see the transcript.
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I can help.
Dear Appellate Court,
We want a do over because the State presented too much admissible evidence against KR.
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Judge has to be careful with this phone call. Defense might have a point that they can't examine the person on the other end of the line. Seems like a good issue for appeal.
Not a lawyer, just speculating.
Not a lawyer, just speculating.
Ok - We're back.
Prosecution plans to rest early next week; per Brad Bloodworth in the courtroom prior to the recess.
Lewis shared that Chervenak and the prosecution will redact a few lines at the beginning/end of the jail call between Kouri & Ronnie Darden.
Prosecution plans to rest early next week; per Brad Bloodworth in the courtroom prior to the recess.
Lewis shared that Chervenak and the prosecution will redact a few lines at the beginning/end of the jail call between Kouri & Ronnie Darden.
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Court is back in session. Jury remains outside of the courtroom. Judge asks Lewis if she and Chervenak have reached an agreement on redactions. Lewis says there has been a partial agreement. State agrees to redact the end portion of the call, but wants the beginning to remain. Lewis does not want it included.
12:23 PM · Mar 5, 2026
Court is back in session. Jury remains outside of the courtroom. Judge asks Lewis if she and Chervenak have reached an agreement on redactions. Lewis says there has been a partial agreement. State agrees to redact the end portion of the call, but wants the beginning to remain. Lewis does not want it included.
12:23 PM · Mar 5, 2026
I think Nester already has the appeal ready to go. j/k
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Judge reminded them, the Defense could have subpoenaed that person (the other side of the conversation). They knew this was coming.
IMO the Defense wants not to call that person AND claim their objecting odd that they don't have the ability to cross.
They knew this call was coming.
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"Scott's way ahead of us." - Bloodworth regarding his IT mastermind who's been working the redaction while we keep discussing the issue.
I'm seated directly behind Scott. He's been hard at work! He also got a full workout in during yesterday's text message exchange bonanza.
I'm seated directly behind Scott. He's been hard at work! He also got a full workout in during yesterday's text message exchange bonanza.
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I don't see why there can be objection to jail calls. Both KR and the other person knew they're recorded.
IMO they should be required court testimony/ evidence.
What was she thinking, saying all that on a recorded line???????
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IMO they should be required court testimony/ evidence.
What was she thinking, saying all that on a recorded line???????
JMO
10:30 a.m. Prosecution asks if the date of the call can be told to the jury. Defense objects. Kouri was in jail at the time of the call. Judge will allow the date to be said.
10:25 a.m. Chervenak explains the beginning of the call helps paint a picture of Kouri’s state of mind and is relevant to the situation. She says it’s important context to the call and starting it halfway through would be confusing. Judge says the call will start at page 4 – not from the beginning.
10:22 a.m. Court is back in session. Jury remains outside of the courtroom. Judge asks Lewis if she and Chervenak have reached an agreement on redactions. Lewis says there has been a partial agreement. State agrees to redact the end portion of the call, but wants the beginning to remain. Lewis does not want it included.
10:25 a.m. Chervenak explains the beginning of the call helps paint a picture of Kouri’s state of mind and is relevant to the situation. She says it’s important context to the call and starting it halfway through would be confusing. Judge says the call will start at page 4 – not from the beginning.
10:22 a.m. Court is back in session. Jury remains outside of the courtroom. Judge asks Lewis if she and Chervenak have reached an agreement on redactions. Lewis says there has been a partial agreement. State agrees to redact the end portion of the call, but wants the beginning to remain. Lewis does not want it included.
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Who is RD?
KR sure has a mouth on her.
KR sure has a mouth on her.
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What was the point of that call?
Jury is back.
Judge is giving instructions about Chelsea Gipson's testimony regarding jail phone calls.
The phone call between Ronnie and Kouri is being played.
Judge is giving instructions about Chelsea Gipson's testimony regarding jail phone calls.
The phone call between Ronnie and Kouri is being played.
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