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Prosecutor’s “shut her up” comment caught on hot mic.

8/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lawyer Kevin Reddington said prosecutors said “shut her up” on a hot mic during the trial.
The remark was captured on Aug. 6, 2026 while autopsy photos of 8-month-old Callan were shown.
Beth Stone said review showed a non-prosecutor whispered “shut it off” to turn off the screen.
Judge William Sullivan warned that any inappropriate comment would lead to immediate removal from the courtroom with no warnings.

History

Historical Context

The eight-month 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial, overseen by Judge Lance Ito and prosecuted by Marcia Clark, attracted about 95 million live viewers of the police chase and deepened racial divisions after the Rodney King riots. The backlash prompted courts to adopt stricter audio monitoring in U.S. courts, shaping modern courtroom decorum.

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Story summary

Lawyer Kevin Reddington said prosecutors said “shut her up” on a hot mic during the trial.
The remark was captured on Aug. 6, 2026 while autopsy photos of 8-month-old Callan were shown.
Beth Stone said review showed a non-prosecutor whispered “shut it off” to turn off the screen.
Judge William Sullivan warned that any inappropriate comment would lead to immediate removal from the courtroom with no warnings.

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