Posted on 07/10/2013 5:15:07 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
Today, July 10th, is DAY #22 (of 5th week) State of Florida V. George Zimmerman case.
Yesterday began with a boom as defense expert witness, world renowned Dr Vincent Di Maio took to the stand to validate the forensic evidence supporting George Zimmerman’s version of the encounter with Trayvon Martin. However, the day ended with an even bigger THUNDERCLAP in an epic 10pm showdown as Don West took on both the State prosecutors and trial Judge Nelson after the jury was released. Ending with Judge Nelson, turning her back and walking out of court. Unreal. A great analysis of the events from yesterday is available HERE.
The late night argument, not by the State, but by Judge Nelson herself, regarding phone evidence authentication, is so weak and insufferably devoid of legal analysis it is absurd on its face. Then again, this is the same judge who said a few days ago, flippantly in open court, that evidence should be “shredded” (Dr. Bao notes) after use. D’oh
Essentially Nelson argued that the phone records (texts and pics from Trayvon) cannot be authenticated to have originated by the specific personage of Trayvon Martin (despite two security codes) because anyone could have sent them. Whiskey*Tango*Foxtrot !!
How can an email be used in a sex offender case? How can phone records be used in RICO cases? How can GPS evidence be used in Insurance Cases? How are photographs taken by perps used against them? Think about it.
You can’t argue that evidence cannot be admitted because someone else might have made the actual phone call; Someone else might have physically sent the email; Someone else actually accessed the website; Someone else might have been the driver of the car; Or, someone else could possibly have been behind the viewing lens of the camera etc.
No, that argument does not mean you can arbitrarily exclude evidence. And this was the basis for her argument (watch the video).
Sure, that’s an argument which can be presented to the jury by the other side, as a counter point to create doubt with the jury, but it can’t be a reasonable consideration for total evidence exclusion. Then again, this is Judge Nelson – who in multiple prior cases has a high historical propensity of being overruled by the 5th District Court of Appeals.
It should be noted the NAACP Annual National Convention starts in Orlando on Friday; Additionally, preparations are being made in/around Miami-Dade for a Wednesday defense wrapped up with a community/LEO preparation meeting yesterday.
Thanks again. And thank you for the link. It was very instructive! Appreciate it!
“I’m assuming the defense probably knew it would be hard to authenticate the evidence in at this late date and is setting the stage for obtaining a retrial based on the failure of the judge to give adequate time to prepare and that the evidence directly affecting certain testimony.:
Isn’t that still having to through holder and obamas’ justice “system”? It won’t stand a chance unless hispanics threaten to riot over this lynching.
“just damn.....all ...read this”
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Holy crump crap!!! This is absolutely almost beyond belief. Zimmerman and anybody affected by the upcoming riots may have a course of action against DOJ for their extra-legal rabble rousing.
HOA Insurance company should sue Trayvon's parents for aiding and abetting a criminal.
Now everyone who lives there or will live there is going to have to pay increased HOA dues to cover higher insurance rates.
Relax, when the rioting starts Holder will announce that Z is to be charged with a civil rights violation for shooting M so the rioting will be short-lived.
Look for Quannel X and Shiela Jackson Lee - they both like cameras so don't get in between them and the cameras.
SJL may even put forth one of her famous statements.
Like, when we go to Mars, will we be able to get the American flag that the astronaut planted there.
Club cracker.
Correct - There are 8 or 9 THOUSANDS texts on that phone
I think the reason is simple. The HOA failed to provide a safe environment. The claim would be "have they done everything possible to insure the safety of the residents'?". No guards, bad lighting, bad signage. It would be simple to give the jury some reason for negligence and they would fork over millions to a grieving mother.
Yes, that’s it. Everyone should watch “Don’t talk to Police”. It surely will convince you not to say a word. I thought if I told the truth, that would be the thing to do. I don’t believe that any more - SAY NOTHING. Please watch that video on Utube Darren just posted and get back to me on what you think after watching that.
And smarter than DeeDee.
“MOM taking the dummy and banging head into the floor.”
Which dummy at the prosecution table? lol
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WTFTV talking heads are on
Elliot Spitzer lent it to them.
remember that one of the jurors thinks the protests were riots
Dont forget the cost of the cleaning bill.obce Guy “finishes”with it.
He said it IS anatomically correct after all...
I pray that the jury is strong, because all along I have this feeling that the jury is looking for any excuse to convict GZ (due to fear)..so I feel like the defense has to eliminate any iota of doubt, suspicion or questions to leave the jury with 110% feeling of self defense.
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