You heard it here first. Lawyer and uber-legal analyst Mickey Sherman is in the courtroom for the Scott Peterson trial. The courtroom has Wi-Fi, so we are insta-messgaing. Here's what's going on. The defense has rested. Scott Peterson did not testify in his own defense.

Talkleft: Is Geragos making any inroads?
MS: I think he did well with his client's parents. They presented themselves as very nice people and the jury had to feel for them for this ordeal.
Talkleft: But what did they add as far as evidence?
MS: It allowed the jury to explain away some of the items and facts attendant to his arrest near the golf course.
Talkleft: Is the courtroom packed? How many legal analysts vs. regular media?
MS: Courtroom is packed and there is a long line of standby folks outside. The media is well settled in and there are only a few people like me here---those lawyer/analysts who are in some fashion connected to a network.
MS: Petersen family and friends take up first two rows on one side and a bit more---13 seats.
MS: Everyone just coming back in...waiting for the jury.
Talkleft: Who's up for today?
MS: dunno just yet. Supposedly 2 1/2 witnesses.
Talkleft: What's a half of witness?
MS: a dwarf
MS: Judge announcing an update. After Officer Hicks today---THE DEFENSE WILL REST!!!!!
MS: Starting tomorrow at 12:30 pm the state will put on their rebuttal case with 8 witnesses.
MS: The jury and alternates will be sequestered during deliberation "BECAUSE OF SOMETHING THAT WAS BROUGHT TO THE COURT'S ATTENTION." Final Arguments will be next Monday and Tuesday.