25 Apr Courtroom Sketching: Amy Senser Trial, Day 3
Today was the first day of testimony for one of the star witnesses, ex-NFL player and local celebrity Joe Senser, who’s wife is on trial for the hit-and-run
The TV station asked me not to come in until 11am today. Even though I showed up early the courtroom was packed and every seat taken. I had to draw out in the hallway for the rest of the morning looking through a tiny window in the door. Fortunately after the lunch recess I was able to get a good seat inside.
Court was adjourned before I was able to finish up the third sketch so I quickly slapped in some color and ran it out to the news trucks as-is.
Keep watching KSTP-5 for ongoing coverage.
Lawyers for the prosecution (left) and defense (right) confer privately with the judge.
Former Vikings player and local celebrity Joe Senser takes the stand in defense of his wife.
Former Minnesota Viking Joe Sensor is questioned by attorneys while his wife, defendant Amy Senser (far left), looks on