The little girl hadn’t spoken since the night her mother was found on the kitchen floor! Then the court dog lowered his head-and she whispered one sentence toward the defense table…

presence of the jury.”

Graham’s head came up. “Absolutely not. The State doesn’t get to stage surprise testimony because a toddler whispers something during recess.”

“The jury is not present,” Judge Whitcomb said. “No testimony has been staged. Mr. Pierce, you will sit while I determine what has occurred.”

He remained standing for one second too long,continue reading …