Sidney's initial statements were an integral part of the trial. Almost fifty percent of the case was built on Sidney's statement and her notes that coincided with Jake's observations.
If everything Sidney stated becomes invalid, the foundation of the case had the possibility of shaking.
Just because of Sidney's stupidity, Lennon now can possibly avoid the death penalty.
The defense was already planning on arguing that the lockers that were found in Lennon's office in his old mansion didn't belong to him and that someone else planted them there.
They were not naming names, but they were indirectly pointing fingers at Rory as the culprit. They were arguing that Rory set that place up to save her husband.
