Judge in Stefon Diggs case warned alleged victim that her full testimony may be stricken
The first day of the Stefon Diggs trial ended with the alleged victim, Mila Adams, on the witness stand. The second day began with the continuation of her cross-examination. After another string of answers that were not responsive to the question asked, Judge Jeanmarie Carroll called for a break.
After the break, and before the jury returned to the courtroom, Judge Carroll delivered a clear message to Adams about the importance of answering the questions she has been asked — and only those questions. "You're responsible for answering questions that are put to you," Judge Carroll said. "If you don't understand the question, you can say that.
And I'm sure counsel will rephrase it. If you can't hear a question, tell them that as well. But courtrooms function in, and especially trials unfold, in a question and answer format.
This is not an opportunity for you to interject your own narrative and evade responding to questions the court deems appropriate. And if you continue to do so, your entire testimony may be stricken. Am I clear?
" When questioning resumed, Adams was asked about a $5. 5 million settlement demand her lawyer had made to Diggs. Adams was again evasive, initially trying to cite the attorney-client privilege (which clearly does not apply).