In a surprise move, Charles Manson’s attorneys were able to change the course of his murder trial in Los Angeles yesterday.
Charged with the killing of Sharon Tate and others, Manson has maintained that his trial is a mockery of a sham of a travesty, and the charges were merely brought to give a boost to Vincent Bugliosi’s bid for election as District Attorney. Manson added that the prosecutor, a Democrat, was jealous of his accomplishments. “I went to the moon with Neil Armstrong and have an amazing head of hair. I’m also a stable genius.”
Presiding Judge Tortoise McConnell immediately agreed and ruled that the prosecution would be barred from producing witnesses or documents to support their case. He added that arguments would be heard only between the hours of midnight and 3:00 AM, or “until the cows come home.” Media representatives would, of course, be barred from the proceedings, lest the public find out how Sharon Tate and her house guests died.