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Two post-blast clips of Martin Richard, described by the prosecution as zoomed portions of video already in evidence, without still photographs; the Court allowed the limited footage to be shown.
The prosecution described two zoomed portions of video already in evidence, without still photographs or specialized forensic enhancement. One ended with Martin moving his arms, and the other showed Denise over him attempting aid or support. The court permitted the limited footage while explaining that it considered the whole disk more prejudicial than probative; Bruck objected that the clips were late-disclosed, inflammatory and cumulative.
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The court allowed the clips as potentially showing Martin's consciousness and his mother's reaction during the penalty phase. The defense disputed that brief consciousness established either the vulnerable-victim or heinousness aggravating factor.