Posted on 07/06/2013 5:44:33 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
The final day of the prosecution’s case remained true to form in every respect, and also provided another glimpse—actually, a substantial look—into the prosecution’s closing arguments.
Sybrina Martin, Trayvon Martin’s Mother: The first witness of the day was Sybrina Martin, who testified that the screaming voice in the Lauer 911 recording is Trayvon Martin. The prosecution, not wanting to open the field to anything she might know about Trayvon, kept their questions limited to only that.
On cross O’Mara tried to make it clear that Sybrina might have reasons other than absolute truth to identify the voice as Trayvon. He may have had some success in that Sybrina seemed not only coached, but potentially rehearsed. She often tried to avoid directly answering O’Mara’s questions and parsed her answers so as not to concede even the most obvious points, even those not harmful to the prosecution. Her overall appearance was stoic, and the potential waterworks did not materialize.
It was clear that she was a prosecution witness through and through–a strangely rare occurance. It’s unfortunate that the jury will never hear that she has already won a seven-figure settlement, and has a continuing financial interest in the outcome of the case.
Jaharvis Martin, Trayvon’s Brother: A soft-spoken and well-spoken young man, Jaharvis confirmed his mother’s testimony, and like his mother, testified to nothing else. On cross, however, his credibility suffered badly. O’Mara caused him to admit that when he first heard the recording in the office of the Sanford Mayor with a substantial number of other people, he told others he was not sure the voice was Trayvon’s, but later changed his mind. He said he didn’t want to believe it was Trayvon due to “shock,” “sadness” and “denial.”
As with his mother, I detected coaching, and his answer regarding why he didn’t identify the voice as Trayvon’s at his first exposure to the recording seemed rehearsed, however, his demeanor was substantially more effective than his mother’s, and I suspect many viewers not familiar with these matters might not have picked up on that. He did not, for example, give the appearance of trying to avoid cooperating with the defense.
Dr. Shipping Bao, Medical Examiner: Dr. Bao, unlike Dr. Rao, actually conducted the autopsy on Trayvon Martin, which gave the prosecution the opportunity to display a wide variety of graphic autopsy photographs so that Bao could, in a perfunctory manner, identify them. The primary purpose, of course, was to elicit revulsion and sympathy in the jury................
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Two weeks of prosecution witnesses have ended without the prosecution proving, beyond any doubt, the three elements of the offense. As they offered no probable cause to prove those elements in the affidavit for the charge (Update 2) this is hardly surprising. In the many months from Zimmerman’s arrest to the trial, the prosecution could find no new evidence to demonstrate that the decision of the Sanford Police and the local prosecutor was wrong. The prosecution was also unable to prove beyond any doubt that Zimmerman’s self-defense account was unsupportable. In fact, most of their witnesses supported it, either fully or in part.
For readers unfamiliar with the workings of the law and the criminal justice system, it’s difficult to explain how utterly amazing and bizarre this is. As I’ve written, it’s as though the entire system suddenly turned backwards. For a prosecutor to complete his case and to be unable to disprove self-defense, offering nothing but theories unsupported by any credible evidence, and for a prosecutor to be unable to offer evidence to fulfill the elements of the offense is simply astonishing. It demonstrates what I, and others, have been saying for a very long time: this case should never have been filed; there is no evidence of a crime.
I expect a very aggressive, effective and devastating defense case. Consider how badly the prosecution did on offense, when they had every advantage in presenting and proving their case. Will they do better when they’re playing catch up?
It would be humorous if every other witness testified that it was George yelling for help. His dad, wife, sister, brother, aunt, friend , co worker, students , exercise leader, etc
I don’t need to prove it.
It is not part of the case.
There are certain things you have to do with that law BEFORE TRIAL and Defense decided not to do them.
Google it.
Again, it is NOT part of the case AT THIS TIME. Did GZ seek a STAND YOUR GROUND immunity hearing??
The answer is NO.
Leni/MinuteGal
Just because the Prosecution is trying show that GZ knew about Stand Your Ground does not mean the actual law is part of this case as people here keep trying to claim.
Instead of people saying PROVE IT..sheesh...look at the law.
Even MOM has said they are not using it at this time.
“I thought they were asking his instructor if the class covered Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law.”
Absolutely.
GZ’s knowledge of that particular law is FAR DIFFERENT that using the actual law to defend himself.
He isn’t.
Not yet.
So what if he knew about Stand Your Ground. It’s not even relevant. It’s not a defense being used by GZ.
Etc.
Again, it is NOT part of the case AT THIS TIME.
It's not the hinge pin of the Defense Case, but the Prosecution has brought it up several times, is that not true ?
Did GZ seek a STAND YOUR GROUND immunity hearing??
I agree with you, NO. And that was before the trial.
No. She had two different names she uses. They were both the 'kunta kinte' type names, and I tried to find the source article, but it has been WIPED OFF the INTERNET.
What it said was that a FRIEND of BRANDY's SISTER had a daughter named DEE DEE.
Coincidence? Probably.
I think that since these depositions are taking place this late in the game it indicates that O’Mara/West intend to wipe the floor with a number of people next week — including Crump and Jeantel.
The US is the only country in the world that uses “Hispanic” as a separate racial category. I think THAT is asinine in and of itself.
Pray for their safety.
With sis’s drug problems there may be a relationship to post her:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3039338/posts?page=2965#2965
I want to hear the what the retired US Army colonel says.
I don't think so. This was a settlement, not a trial. The insurance company decided it was cheaper to settle than to take a chance on a jury judgment, and I'm sure the settlement was not contingent on the outcome of the trial. Unless they can prove that the Martins or their lawyers lied or misrepresented material facts in filing their claim, then I think the insurance company is stuck no matter what.
Who was in the meeting at the mayors office. .... Shake down? Extortion?
Maggie may be able to help you find the name give her details you remember
Maggie is the best! If anyone can find it she will
That is some jury consultant, not working for either side but providing commentary for Fox. I saw her on Greta last night.
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Someone on CTH posted some info about Brandy’s sister Tabatha and how Tabatha apparently has a daughter called DeeDee. I thought CTH had already discussed this and determined it was a false lead, but I couldn’t find any evidence of the discussion So I did some general ‘net searching and found that a Tabatha Green in Orlando had a baby on Jan 7 1994, and the baby’s name is Kadiyah. I suppose it’s possible that a nickname for Kadiyah is “DeeDee”, but obviously this is just guessing. I find Kadiyah’s age interesting though, with that birthdate she would have been 18 the day Trademark was killed. It might be why she was ruled out earlier, when we thought DeeDee was 16.
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Someone on CTH posted some info about Brandy’s sister Tabatha and how Tabatha apparently has a daughter called DeeDee. I thought CTH had already discussed this and determined it was a false lead, but I couldn’t find any evidence of the discussion So I did some general ‘net searching and found that a Tabatha Green in Orlando had a baby on Jan 7 1994, and the baby’s name is Kadiyah. I suppose it’s possible that a nickname for Kadiyah is “DeeDee”, but obviously this is just guessing. I find Kadiyah’s age interesting though, with that birthdate she would have been 18 the day Trademark was killed. It might be why she was ruled out earlier, when we thought DeeDee was 16.
I don’t know how to link to specific comments on CTH, so here’s a link to the thread. Just do a find on “tabatha”.
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Green is not Brandi’s maiden name, therefore it is unlikely Tabatha is her sister, maybe related by ex-husband? Her sister Zakiya…..and she lived with Brandi. She also has a drug-related record. http://www.re-newsit.com/2012/06/trayvon-martin-who-is-brandy-green.html
Thanks Maggie
So was he actually staying with Brandy or were they some how connected to the OxyContin ring that the Feds were coming down on in Stanford the week of TM s death ? Cvs was co operating but the picture of people going thru the drive thru were the bottom of the chain with the mention of them being collected and sent to Miami and further distributed from there
He also said George Zimmerman ... is "colorblind."
Change Tracy's Tattoo from Crips Gang Marker
to Albrecht Durer-type "Praying Hands" motif................$2,119.35
Modest frocks for Moms.........................$947.50
Photoshopping Trayvon publicity photos..........$1,011.21
Nails for Rachel...............................$375.11
OCR Program
(for changing cursive to block letters.)....$84.95
Uncle Chip, these are the only big ticket items from last month. Normal per diem, mileage, entertainment, etc, covered in ST T Form #9MM. But OTOH, acting lessons for the Moms and Rachel, make-up, wigs etc, were picked up by CNN and MSNBC. Gifts of St. Trayvon Memorabilia Gear to Judge, Jury, and Prosecuting Attorneys are charged to the Promotion Budget.
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