Still, Judge Owen has rarely done any favors for the defense team.

The wild card, legal experts said, is Judge Owen, who also presided over the first trial.

In a new trial, Judge Owen could be expected to narrow the evidence and testimony even more.

"I like to write about noble figures in our history," Judge Owen said.

"Cross-examination is the most exciting thing in the world," said Judge Owen.

"We sit on the porch and listen to music and watch the sun go down," Judge Owen said.

"We bought the painting because it reminds us of our woods," Judge Owen said.

As a result of that disclosure, Judge Owen said he would seal the letter.

"It is crystal clear that he was untruthful," Judge Owen said yesterday.

"There's $50 million in the bank," Judge Owen said.