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.
>> in both cases the jury erred in needing more burden of proof on the prosecution satisfied and found “obviously guilty” defendents innocent.
Good point.
Judge getting snotty over GZ testifying..West objects
GZ is going to testify? Or not?
I just want to slap the hag.
This judge is a flaming @SS beotch. And an ugly one, at that.
She’s going full bitch now.
Nasty b*tch.
What the hell is going on? Why does she have to know NOW whether he will testify or not?? Wonder if Corey needs to know?
OMG. This is outrageous.
Idiot judge.
She is full on witchy today. Her contempt for the Defense is on display.
She is such a Bitch.
Someone needs to pray for the soul of that judge because from what I’ve seen, that *B* is going straight to hell for her behavior!
now I’m pissed......
Look at all the smiles and smirks in the Trayvon side of viewers. I want to schmack them too.
Bill S. -inquiry usually comes right before defense rests..not now
Wow — judge was insisting that Zimmerman declare that he had not made the decision as to testify but the judge wanted the answer NOW.
West objected —
Judge overruled —
again and again
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I am sorry, I would be looking for immediate emergency remedy from a higher court, I would not be putting my client through this crap.
Judge trying to intimidate the defendant despite objections by defense.
Corey is smiling.
Not that I’m overly experienced, but I have never seen nor heard of a Judge harassing the defendant like that. (except in my Family Court hearings)
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