George Zimmerman judge blocks evidence of Trayvon's alleged marijuana use, past fighting

Orlando Sentinel ^ | 05.28.13

[Perdogg]

With just two weeks remaining before his trial, George Zimmerman's attorneys returned to court this morning for an important pre-trial hearing.

Circuit Judge Debra S. Nelson has been be asked to decide a long list of issues, things that will determine how the trial plays out and what jurors will see and hear.

[Buckeye McFrog]

Yep. At the end of the day they know Zimmerman will skate, but they want to drag things out beyond the end of Obama’s Presidency.

[GBA]

Circuit Judge Debra S. Nelson has acted stupidly.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Sure seems like it. I have always held the Zimmerman "is toast." I note the jury cannot be photographed. Some one will have to report if the jury is black as the MSM will not advise the public. If I recall correctly where self defense is claimed the propensity for violence of the deceased is always relevent. The defense attorney should seek a writ.

Watch for the last minute "miracle witness" for the prosecution. The "miracle witness" will appear the day before trial and will be ready to swear that Zimmerman shot Martin "execution style" while the latter was begging for his life!(Or some such nonsense!)

[GOPJ]

"The defense has video on Martin’s phone of two of his buddies beating up a homeless man filmed by Martin???" (from a different thread)

If the 'judge' is willing to declare Zimmerman a 'white middle class conservative' NBC and Chris Matthews will be on this story like white on rice...

[BenLurkin]

A trial is never about “the search for truth.”

If you’re ever on a jury and one of the lawyers tells you it is — you’ll know that he (or she) is blowing smoke up your arse.

[Haiku Guy]

If the Prosecution contends that Martin was a choirboy who never got into trouble, surely the Defense can use this information to counter that contention.

[Vendome]

Someone’s burden...

[Standing Wolf]

Whenever leftist extremists can’t win a fight, they change the rules.

[Darksheare]

This judge is doing everything to make this trial a mockery of judicial process.
May as well drag him out to a field while some idiot bangs on a drum and the townfolk gather.

[deport]

Another Discussion Thread over here if anyone is interested

[JerseyDvl]

You said it. This guy is being railroaded.

[treetopsandroofs]

“If the Prosecution contends that Martin was a choirboy who never got into trouble, surely the Defense can use this information to counter that contention.”

Right after they send the jury away, and then Hussein’s stooge can rule against it again.

[Parmy]

Typical corrupt judge.

[JerseyDvl]

He shouldn’t be dealing with any of this so the idea of having to use this as ammo for appeal must be disheartening and nothing but a loss for the Defense.
I feel really sorry for GZ, this show trial has little to do with the actual crime and is political theater at it’s worst.

[JPG]

The judge doesn’t hide the chip on her shoulder very well. I’m waiting for her to bring out the pompoms and shout, “Go Trayvon”!

[vette6387]

“The fix is in. She has ruled against Zimmerman in every ruling so far, today is no exception.”

That may well be a good thing! Can you say evidence for an appeal!

[donmeaker]

The thug isn’t on trial. He should have been before he met Zimmerman.

In this one case, I think the judges ruling correct. This is a case of the defense attorney trying to legally taint the jury pool. It may not be needed, but a good defense attorney will not miss a chance to do this.

Zimmerman was legally correct standing outside his car. He was legally correct to ask Trayvon what he was doing. He was legally correct defending himself when potentially deadly force was being deployed against him.

[Still Thinking]

Well, some FReepers thought that the persecution might be dropped once it had been used to appease the masses.

[Still Thinking]

Q: What do you call an attorney who graduated last in their class?

A: "Your Honor"

[BenLurkin]

My guess: there is still a challenge to the evidence on that topic. The court has r\yet to voir dire the experts and make a ruling on admissibility of THC evidence.

In California it is known as a "402 hearing" and it takes place outside the presence of the jury.