Please state your full name for the court. Good morning sir/ma’am. My name is Aristotle James Sampson, but you can call me A.J. for short. (smile at judge and jury) If anywhere, where did you attend college? I attended USC for football. I don’t want to brag because I am very humble, but I had a very successful football career. In college, I was nominated for the Heisman trophy and won, meaning I was the greatest in the country. I also hold a world record that relates to football. Note: you may get a relevance objection, but you say “your honor, this is relevant to the case because I am laying foundation to building his character for the jury.” Why are you here today? My ex wife was tragically murdered. Whoever killed her deserves time. Who was your ex wife? (says sadly) Her name was Nicole Braun Sampson. Her name was so beautiful, just like everything about her. Are you aware that the prosecution has alleged that you had resentment towards Nicole, and that was your reason for supposedly murdering her? Did you have resentment towards Nicole O” Let’s talk about your last interaction w Nicole. I talked to Nicole on the phone on June 12th at about 6:00 pm. I wanted to say goodbye to my children before my flight to Chicago, but she had the kids. She said she would try to swing by at around 8:00pm with our kids. It didn’t work out. If you don’t mind me asking, can you give me an idea of your personal life? I have two children, Sibley and Jason, and they are my whole life; besides golf and football of course. (chuckles) Also, I divorced amicably from the mother of my children, Nicole, two years ago. I miss her so much. We had our ups and downs, but so does every couple. Were you with anyone on that night? Yes, I was with Kaelin Katoe, who lives with me. Anything notable about the night of June 12th? Not really, just the typical stress of preparing to travel. I was packing, but since I do a lot, I had extra time, so I chipped golf balls in my yard. I went inside after a bit, grabbed my bags, and hopped into my limo to go to the airport. Did you stop anywhere on the way to the airport? Yes, I stopped by my attorney’s house to give him a gym bag. What were the contents of the gym bag? I am instructed by my lawyer to not give details of what is in the bag; I don’t want to cast him in a bad light. A.J. Sampson, did you commit the murder of Nicole Braun Sampson and Ronald Silverman? (Gets upset) Your honor, I did not commit the two tragic murders. I don’t understand why I am being accused of such a horrifying murder, I am just grieving over the woman I loved so much, and a man who was so kind. I miss Nicole, and I am willing to cooperate for her. No further questions, your honor. I pass the witness.