Opinion ID: 2332913
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: Claim 6Prosecution's Closing Argument

Text: The next argument Chambers sets forth is that the prosecution's closing arguments in the guilt phase impermissibly vouched for witnesses, introduced extra-recorded evidence, and incorrectly instructed the jury on the law. This claim is also waived because prior counsel did not raise it during trial or on direct appeal. Chambers cites to myriad statements during closing argument that he alleges constitute impermissible statements. However, having reviewed the prosecutor's closing argument in the guilt phase, it is clear that the contentions of Chambers in this regard are wholly without merit. The Record reveals that the prosecution did not impermissibly vouch for witnesses, did not introduce extra-recorded evidence, and did not incorrectly instruct the jury on the law. Accordingly, this contention deserves no further consideration.