“Objection to testimony about where the child was,” the lawyer said.

“The father was at his corporate office across town.

He couldn’t see the pantry.”

“I’m submitting the transcript of the recorded emergency call,” Michael said.

“I started the recording app on my phone once my son told me he was trapped.”

Michael handed a stapled packet of printed pages to the bailiff.

“Your Honor, a recording made without consent violates basic privacy laws,” the lawyer said.

“My client had a reasonable expectation of privacy in his own home.”