1.   After learning of the conversation, the defense asked the judge to interview every juror about whether they had perceived racial tensions or shared opinions about the case.

2.   But the judge left open the possibility that the defense might ask Fuhrman about a statement by Kathleen Bell.

3.   Defense officials are asking for fighter and reconnaissance planes, advanced electronic gear, helicopters, and naval vessels, including submarines.

4.   However, he added it was not illegal for a case to extend beyond that limit as long as the defense asks for new evidence, witnesses or proof.

5.   If the judge denies the motion, the defense can ask for an appeals court review.

6.   If those produce substantial new evidence, the defense can ask again for a new trial, even if Nichols has already been sentenced, Matsch said.

7.   In a motion, the defense asked the trial judge to deny a retrial.

8.   Initially, the defense asked Bonner for additional jury strikes.

9.   Littleton was also a longtime suspect, and the defense has asked to present evidence suggesting that he was actually the killer.

10.   Nor did the defense ask Ito to remove himself from the case, as was briefly contemplated during what one participant characterized as an emotional meeting Thursday night.