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As the trial unfolded, the atmosphere in the courtroom oscillated between disgust, curiosity, and the mundane. Defense attorneys, including Mark Agnifil and the recently appointed Xavier Donaldson, displayed a bizarre levity during proceedings; their interactions peppered with small talk about ties and artistic flair. Still, when it came to the cross-examinations, it was clear that the stakes were much higher than simple compliments about wardrobes.