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.
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