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At future hearings, I'd ask that that should not be shackled.

I have a relationship with her.

I've represented her before. I think we have a good relationship, but I'd ask that that should not be shackled. I have a relationship with her. I've represented her before.

I think we have a good relationship,

but I'd ask that you consider my request for her not to be shackled

during the trial or any future proceedings.

Should Shibisness be unshackled?

The infamous inmate Taylor Shibisnes back in court today for her prison attack case.

And singer David hires a Hollywood attorney to represent him.

And you might remember that lawyer from a recent high-profile California case that we showed you.

Also this hour, will Ellen Greenberg's family finally get justice her parents are

speaking out ahead of the upcoming hearing on their daughter's case plus was

defended Bianca Ellis insane the footage that could tip the scales of justice in

the toddler stabbed murder trial it's all coming up next for you right here on opening statements.

Good Wednesday morning to you, my friends. Welcome to opening statements. I'm Julie Grant. Are you ready for some coffee and some court? This is the program where we get you all warmed up every week. Day morning to get you ready for the big day ahead on Court TV live. And it's going to be a big day for trials. And we've got a big show planned with big guests. Can't wait to bring them in. All right, here we go. Let's start things off as we always do.

Grab that cup of coffee. It's time for my opening statement.

I'm suspicious. I'm suspicious of defendant Brian Walsh and his sudden onset of incompetency.

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