61. During a break in the proceedings, Botha briefly spoke to journalists who took up most of the space in the public gallery. 62. Family and friends of the gang packed the public galleries and some wept as the judge described the horror of the killings. 63. Friends and relatives of the men sat in the public gallery for the appearance before Justice Thomas Gall. 64. He occasionally glanced and nodded at supporters among the packed public gallery behind a wall of bulletproof glass. 65. He performed in court with a more than somewhat flamboyant style to the delight of the Press corps and the spectators in the public gallery. 66. He granted the attorneys observer status, meaning they can follow the proceedings from the public gallery which is separated from the courtroom by a bulletproof-glass wall. 67. He said they could watch from the public gallery but would be barred from polling stations. 68. He was then sent to sit in the public gallery, separated from the courtroom by a bulletproof-glass wall. 69. He said the public galleries that ring the House and Senate chambers would remain open for individuals who obtain passes from their lawmakers. 70. Hilton listened to the testimony from the front row of the public gallery. |