Phoenix, Arizona
The Same Day
“Mrs. Hernandez, you are now dismissed,” Judge Furman said after her counsel, Danica Bridgers, announced she had no more questions on her redirect of her client.
Walking out of the witness stand, Selinda then sat down at the plaintiffs’ counsel’s table. She intended on walking straight out of the courtroom because she needed a break after being emotionally drained from testifying. However, she knew her testimony and the cross-examination were something she needed to endure to see this through. It was also for her children who needed closure in their own way. They looked proudly at their mom and gave her a hug when she sat down.
“Counsel, you can call your next witness,” the judge announced.
When Marissa stood up, the judge was confused because it was stil
