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Day 22 (Week #5) Zimmerman Trial – Witness Discussion Thread
The Conservative Treehouse ^ | July 10, 2013 | Sundance

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.


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KEYWORDS: george; georgezimmerman; trayvon; trayvonmartin; zimmerman
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To: RetSignman
WFTV Eyewitness News ✔ @WFTV There have been 91 sidebars during the #Zimmermantrial, says @GWarmothWFTV. #Zimmermanon9 Retweeted by Kathi Belich, WFTV
1,101 posted on 07/10/2013 10:29:35 AM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory, and He will not be mocked! Blessed be the Name of the Lord forever!)
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To: LonePalm
The Nut Cracka ‏@mooseandskwerl 1m The DOJ funding of the “Get Zimmerman” protests is outrageous: http://dailycaller.com/2013/07/10/doj-provided-security-for-anti-zimmerman-protests/ … - the jury should hear this. #Zimmerman

Robert Teter ‏@RealRobertTeter 1m

C. Edmund Wright ‏@CEdmundWright 2m WORSE THAN DUKE LACROSSE RESPONSE: Holders DOJ bus in protesters for Zimmerman Trial : #trayvon #zimmermantrial #teaparty #tcot

@HLNTV @TeamHLN FL v Zimmerman Doesn't the State Mr. Guy know when to just shut up, and sit down, no wonder their losing this case. WASTE


1,102 posted on 07/10/2013 10:29:36 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: Sacajaweau

Which story? There are so many?


1,103 posted on 07/10/2013 10:29:40 AM PDT by DrewsMum (If the boy was high, Zimmerman gonna fly ---Bob Charles, Twitter)
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To: House Atreides

There’s word out today, that the DOJ helped “facilitate” the protests at the P.D. by, among other things, funding a police escort for the bussed-in demonstrators.

http://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/07/10/newly-released-documents-detail-the-department-of-justices-role-in-organizing-trayvon-martin-protests/


1,104 posted on 07/10/2013 10:30:17 AM PDT by ArmstedFragg (hoaxy dopey changey)
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To: The_Victor
Club cracker.

More like cracka clubber! LOL!

1,105 posted on 07/10/2013 10:30:19 AM PDT by Las Vegas Ron (Rats vs. GOPe = Same train, different speed.)
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To: RetSignman

and black panthers are busin em to the town....just imagine the smell in that bus

yeah I said it


1,106 posted on 07/10/2013 10:31:01 AM PDT by advertising guy (Phoenix...........where a prick in the butt ain't sexual.............it's a cactus)
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To: RummyChick
"‘Naw I’m Gangsta’: ‘Boy don’t get one planted in ya chest’ Trayvon Martin’s Text"

Did he really say 'boy don't get one planted in ya chest'?!

1,107 posted on 07/10/2013 10:31:12 AM PDT by hummingbird (So many conspiracies. Not enough time.)
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To: ArmstedFragg

wonder how that City Manager plays into this

That man looked so mad from the moment he entered the courtroom


1,108 posted on 07/10/2013 10:31:55 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: struggle

heh... that’s gonna be some UGLY weather...


1,109 posted on 07/10/2013 10:32:09 AM PDT by Nervous Tick (Without GOD, men get what they deserve.)
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To: onyx

Email it to me and I’ll give it back? J/K..


1,110 posted on 07/10/2013 10:32:35 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty (I am a dissident. Will you join me? My name is John....)
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To: hummingbird

I just saw HLN in the lunchroom and the female talking head was saying the prosecution has just about convinced her, with this cross, that martin was shot while trying to retreat.

I almost LOL’d right there.


1,111 posted on 07/10/2013 10:32:37 AM PDT by cuban leaf (Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
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To: advertising guy

I saw the first two words of the article and closed the tab.


1,112 posted on 07/10/2013 10:33:18 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty (I am a dissident. Will you join me? My name is John....)
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To: ArmstedFragg

There’s word out today, that the DOJ helped “facilitate” the protests at the P.D. by, among other things, funding a police escort for the bussed-in demonstrators.

http://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/07/10/newly-released-documents-detail-the-department-of-justices-role-in-organizing-trayvon-martin-protests/
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“Facilitate” hell-—the Holder/Jarrett/Obama taxpayers funded OPERATIVES helped in the conception and birth of this whold damn conspiracy.


1,113 posted on 07/10/2013 10:33:19 AM PDT by House Atreides
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To: RummyChick

Bonaparte is the one that fired Lee

““After much thoughtful discussion and deep consideration for the issues facing the City of Sanford, I have determined the Police Chief needs to have the trust and respect of the elected officials and the confidence of the entire community.” “We need to move forward with a police chief that all the citizens of Sanford can support. I have come to this decision in light of the escalating divisiveness that has taken hold of the city.””


1,114 posted on 07/10/2013 10:33:32 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: NautiNurse

Stand your ground isn’t even a part if this, is it?


1,115 posted on 07/10/2013 10:33:39 AM PDT by DrewsMum (If the boy was high, Zimmerman gonna fly ---Bob Charles, Twitter)
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To: Carl Vehse
"If the state of Florida and the State Bar Association haven’t already started criminal, impeachment, or disbarment investigations against Judge Nelson"

Maybe that is why Corey is there. To observe and recommend investigation or no investigation of Nelson.

1,116 posted on 07/10/2013 10:33:45 AM PDT by hummingbird (So many conspiracies. Not enough time.)
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To: Nervous Tick

If the jury returns a verdict on Friday, they’ll have to riot in the rain.


1,117 posted on 07/10/2013 10:33:58 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Obama: What did I not know and when did I not know it?)
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To: BobinIL

If Zimmerman was a female that defended herself from being raped I wonder if the same logic applies???


You talking “rape,” or “rape rape?”


1,118 posted on 07/10/2013 10:34:05 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty (I am a dissident. Will you join me? My name is John....)
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To: advertising guy

Re: DOJ protests

I was hoping last night there were going to be some FOIA requests to the DOJ, Barry, the Judge, Prosecutors, the race baiters, regarding interaction with this case.

Thanks for posting that.


1,119 posted on 07/10/2013 10:34:15 AM PDT by machogirl (First they came for my tagline)
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To: All

For those not watching or listening to the show trial, this is for your listening pleasure while following thread:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB1-axKPmSM

;)


1,120 posted on 07/10/2013 10:34:27 AM PDT by viaveritasvita (The Grace of God has appeared, bringing Salvation to all men. Titus 2:11)
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