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In direct and cross-examination, Emily described episodes she told investigators involved unwanted touching and, at times, actions she said forced her to touch the defendant. \"I have my own memories,\" she told the court when asked whether her testimony reflected her recollection. Prosecutors asked about her statements to the District Attorney's Office and to forensic interviewers at ChildSafe; she confirmed telling investigators that some incidents happened during camping trips and that she would sometimes stay in the bathroom for hours after incidents.

The defense repeatedly questioned Emily about differences between her current testimony and prior statements. Counsel pointed to prior interview notes and photographs showing the family smiling at events, and asked whether those images proved the abuse did not occur. Emily acknowledged that she and her father exchanged affectionate text messages and that family photos showed her smiling at some gatherings. She also acknowledged earlier denials to Child Protective Services and to family members when asked about abuse.

Prosecutors elicited testimony that Emily spoke in a forensic interview and to the District Attorney's Office, where she described contact she said was painful and, in her words, sometimes involved penetration. She answered questions about when the events began and testified that the conduct ceased around the time she began menstruating.

Defense attorneys pressed on specifics: where incidents occurred, who else was present, and whether Emily had independently formed memories or was repeating statements she had made previously to investigators. At one point counsel challenged whether a detective had actually spoken to her after the ChildSafe interview; Emily said she believed she had. When asked whether she was making up the allegations, she answered that she was not.

Judge Stephanie Boyd (187th District Court) ruled on routine evidentiary objections during testimony and later excused Emily from the stand. After the witness was excused, the court recessed briefly and later called other witnesses for the defense.

The trial record includes multiple defense exhibits (photographs of family events and camping trips) admitted without objection during cross-examination; defense counsel used those images to challenge the context and timing of Emily's disclosures.

The case proceeded with defense witnesses testifying later that they observed no physical signs of abuse and described household and camping arrangements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MON., JUNE 9, 2025/JUDGE STEPHANIE BOYD/187TH DISTRICT COURT/JURY: STATE VS RODRIGUEZ","oneSentenceSummary","Emily Rodriguez, a witness for the state, testified in detail about alleged sexual contact by her father during a hearing in the criminal case State of Texas v. Alexander Rodriguez.","taxTitle","Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas","taxId",66298,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6209985,"Defense witnesses describe household layout, camping trips and say they saw no signs of abuse",5086,4052000,9138000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3728702-93b90187c37fcbf268a0dc4bb9d7dfec&start=4052&end=9138","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3728702-93b90187c37fcbf268a0dc4bb9d7dfec/thumbnail_4052000.jpg","/articles/6209985/Texas/Defense-witnesses-describe-household-layout-camping-trips-and-say-they-saw-no-signs-of-abuse","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209985-194e22f01376e9e54f22f7867424b8ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105283&Signature=meqXZ4iDZu7H80aEJgqkKtIPMF0M22ZfPpn-T9sbbVCLmUMAvSlPRCCm12aLSY8sg0KpPhbGwSjx~Ml9xNgQb-FEE7hihCoRVP4n9HDgH~D2RqLmWXTr~gyEYO~PR904qQ23JADdO6kg8yYEFqpSdZv2kdzZqouR8Iz8ASHEMwEadAm2PxjLS0UbQHLLLPf6zJNfYp7Il4a9hlTGkrqzTwnIM1JpidzWkV4U0fT-Q~m5p86jz4ocBWiWmTVSZH4AyQc~aDHASKsgDk97Pvd-wZtathuEjo7sOAfnLvZnk0E9BKaQ4Bon6NTbWYAOx4WwvpBVAjFWjPGyr5dTYAotBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Defense witnesses called during the cross-examination phase described household sleeping arrangements, family outings and camping trips and testified they did not observe signs of physical abuse by Alexander Rodriguez.

Ethan Rodriguez, who said he shared a wall with the defendant while living at 610 Shane Ridge, testified that he and Alexander carpooled to work and that family photos and regular outings suggested a typical family relationship. He described tent camping trips across Texas state parks and said campsite arrangements and tent placement varied by trip; he also testified he did not hear or see anything he would interpret as a cry for help. \"No. I do not, like, to be nosy,\" he said when asked whether he ever put his ear to the wall to listen for activity in the next room.

John Paul Rodriguez, who identified himself as the defendant's uncle, said he lived with Alexander for several years and observed Emily spend time at the residence and at family outings. He testified that Emily's demeanor changed after another household member moved in but said he saw no bruising, cuts or other indications of abuse. He also described the home as a one-story house with three bedrooms and said Emily had slept over and attended family events, including a graduation and New Year's gatherings shown in defense photographs admitted into evidence.

Deanna (Diana) Wood, who testified she babysat Emily many times and maintained contact with her, said Emily had at times been reluctant to sleep over at her father's house in recent years but that she had never disclosed abuse to Wood or made an outcry to her. Wood described typical babysitting activities such as baking, shopping and trips to the movies and said she had not noticed bruising or bleeding when Emily stayed overnight.

Defense counsel used photographs of family events and camping (defense exhibits 33'41 and 37'38) to question the frequency and context of Emily's visits and to challenge the prosecution's timeline. Prosecutors objected and the court ruled on several evidentiary matters but ultimately admitted the photographs without objection.","Three defense witnesses testified that they observed normal family interactions, described sleeping arrangements and camping trips, and said they did not see physical signs of abuse involving Emily Rodriguez.","actionData","errors"]

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