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Dead Man Walking book
Dead Man Walking was discussed during objections to Sister Prejean's proposed testimony on Day 60. Conrad said she did not plan to mention the book, while Weinreb argued that the government would need to raise it when examining bias.
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The government invoked Dead Man Walking and its film adaptation to argue that Prejean's public stature could affect credibility judgments and that late notice prevented relevant voir dire; the defense disputed the need to introduce her books or fame.