The second day of The Verdict opens with evidence from two expert witnesses, a forensic scientist and a doctor, who explain how there is physical evidence that could point to the footballers’ guilt. The evidence from the doctor acting for the prosecution particularly concerns the defence, who move quickly to try to secure an opinion from their own doctor.

Next to take the stand is the publicist who sold Anna’s story to a national paper. He attempts to convince the jury that Anna’s best friend, Clare, approached him and secretly taped her friend not because she was interested in money, but because she wanted justice.

Damien Scott then begins giving his evidence. He completely denies the charges and strongly argues his innocence. However, like Anna yesterday who was found to have lied under oath in denying she was a virgin before the alleged rape, Damien is also found to have lied, claiming that he did not have sexual intercourse with Anna. Once incontrovertible evidence is shown to have been found that they did have sex, the jury have to decide whether this was consensual.

Tensions continue to simmer amongst the jury members with Stan Collymore, in particular, concerned that some of the other jurors aren’t taking the case seriously enough or are letting their emotions rule rather than the hard facts. Others feel he has too much baggage and is too concerned to defend the reputation of footballers. Megaman, who has already spent time in prison awaiting his trial for murder, drives home the responsibility they have, explaining how easy it is to send someone down for something they didn’t do.