If you believe the victim, then you can have proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

I don't think that this evidence constitutes evidence, proof beyond a reasonable doubt of any violation of the anti-doping rules by Marion Jones.

The big issue would be if there was illegally obtained evidence. It could lead to motions for new trials on cases that have been resolved. This case could cause a major disruption.

The constitutional presumption is for openness in the courts, but we have to ask whether we are really honoring that. What are the reasons for so many cases remaining under seal?

Courts don't want to invade the deliberative process. We favor finality, and we don't want to send a message to jurors that you can do whatever you want to do because if you have second thoughts we can undo it.

Rodney King was about police abuse, O.J. was about police incompetence, and Rampart is about police corruption. That's a pretty grim picture for the LAPD, ... What Rodney King taught us is you can't ignore the problems and hope they will go away.