The Defense would like to call your attention to Exhibit H, a photograph taken just prior to Ms. Daggers’ alleged assault of Ms. Spears.
If you look at Ms Daggers’ posture in this photograph she is leaning forward and to the left. She is obviously off-balance.
Now look at the position of Ms Spears’ left hand just above Ms. Daggers’ right elbow.
There is only one possible conclusion.
Ms. Spears shoved Ms. Daggers. It is Ms. Spears who is the aggressor here, not Ms. Daggers.
Then, Ms. Daggers, showing an incredible amount of self restraint, simply took her turn in the spotlight instead of retaliating. Please see Exhibit I:
Incensed, Ms. Spears, who is so stranger to aggressive and anti-social behavior, attempted to strike Ms. Daggers with her back turned only to place herself in the path of Ms. Daggers right hand.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, my client, Ms. Daggers, was simply enjoying an evening out and only attempting to engage Ms. Spears in a playful and lighthearted singing and dancing competition. Several witnesses, including Mr. Glenn and Mr. Solo, have already testified to this.
I ask that you put an end to this gross miscarriage of justice and render a verdict…the ONLY fair and honest verdict that can be rendered…and find my client….NOT GUILTY.