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 Whereas the NPR article says repeatedly something like, “Holmes will argue…” It sounds like she has a team of lawyers but may defend herself.

I think that's a common shorthand instead of saying "the defense lawyers" or "Holmes' lawyers." FWIW, I use it myself in my writing. It is truly the defendant's defense: if it is unsuccessful, it's not the lawyers who go to jail. However, I think Holmes will testify and her fate will depend on that testimony. That will be riveting if it is video'd. Will she use the low voice or the real voice??

from a CNN story: "Over the course of the day, Holmes' attorneys, federal prosecutors and Judge Edward Davila questioned potential jurors."
CNN story

[oldalum]

 Whereas the NPR article says repeatedly something like, “Holmes will argue…” It sounds like she has a team of lawyers but may defend herself.

I think that's a common shorthand instead of saying "the defense lawyers" or "Holmes' lawyers." FWIW, I use it myself in my writing. It is truly the defendant's defense: if it is unsuccessful, it's not the lawyers who go to jail. However, I think Holmes will testify and her fate will depend on that testimony. That will be riveting if it is video'd. Will she use the low voice or the real voice??

from a CNN story: "Over the course of the day, Holmes' attorneys, federal prosecutors and Judge Edward Davila questioned potential jurors."
CNN story