Milton v. State

Newell, J., delivered the unanimous opinion of the Court.

Can a demonstrative video for an otherwise proper closing argument go too far? In this case, yes. During closing argument for the punishment phase of a non-violent robbery case, the State played a YouTube video of a lion at a zoo trying to eat a human baby through protective glass. A copy of the video was included in the record and is available for viewing on the Court's website here. Additionally, here are three screen captures from the video that were also included in the record:

*236The State argued that Appellant deserved a lengthy…