Topic: Rule Of Completeness

2 chapters across the catalog

Robert Barnes explains the "rule of completeness," which should allow a defendant to play full clips of their statements to provide context. He alleges that in the Texas trial, the judge repeatedly allowed the plaintiffs to play five-second snippets while barring the defense from showing the full video. Barnes argues this manipulation of evidence ensures a "misleading impression" is given to the jury.

Alex Jones and Robert Barnes discuss a courtroom altercation between defense attorney Andino Reynal and plaintiff's lawyers regarding the admissibility of video evidence. Barnes explains the "Rule of Completeness," arguing that the court is preventing the jury from seeing the full context of Jones's broadcasts. They characterize the $150 million damage request as an attempt to bankrupt the network and eliminate the right to cross-examination.