Rodriguez's defense claimed that he was never read his Miranda rights, and that his constitutional rights were violated. The discussion then turned to the actual arrest of Rodriguez. On February 4, the jurors watched a video statement showing Rodriguez talking about the abuse he inflicted on Brown. As had happened previously, jurors showed strong emotions as they listened to his explanations. Prosecutors believe the video to be "the most damning evidence". Prosecutor Ama Dwimoh said "He calmly and coldly talks about how he would beat Nixzmary Brown". Rodriguez's lawyer, Schwartz, attacked the video by cross-examining Det. Steven Sneider, who was presenting the video evidence. At one point, Schwartz called for a mistrial but his motion was denied. Schwartz then stated to the jury that Rodriguez was taking responsibility for wounds inflicted by Brown's mother, Nixzaliz. There was discussion of a "jailhouse witness" which the "New York Daily News" took credit in first reporting.