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Walker brings up Blankenhorn
Walker: Why should Blankenhorn’s testimony be admitted? Does he meet the standards?
Cooper: He does. I didn’t understand your previous ruling on him to be provisional. I really don’t have to add to the submission we made when the motion was before you and the voi dire took place. Blankenhorn is amply qualified; his professional life has been devoted to the subject of marriage and the potential and alternative parenting structures, and the potential to harm from marriage from a variety of social phenomena including now same-sex marriage. He’s written two books on this subject matter, a product of deep and wide study. Those books have been received with respect by recognized experts including Dr. Lamb.
Walker: Peer review? The book? Am I correct the only peer review by Blankenhorn was not on the subject of the litigation?
Cooper: I can’t answer that standing here right now. 9th circuit standards do not insist an expert’s publications have been peer reviewed. That is an element, not mandatory. Again I didn’t come prepared to re-argue it. The transcript provides all I had to say with respect to that issue.
Walker: If in the cool light of the morning you want to submit more, I’ll give you the opportunity.
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John K. Noe
June 16, 2010
4:55 pm