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.
I think it may be the ONLY thing that is relevant for some here.
I’d guess that the prosecution needs to know NOW where to spend it’s remaining out of court time: prepping to cross Zimmerman, or prepping for closing arguments.
So the opposite if what the judge did last night with keeping everyone late then refusing to delay this mornings start (hurry up/no huddle offense designed to knock the defense off balance). She’s trying to give the prosecution a leg up going into the final phase of the trial.
I think the comments about the judge’s looks is just an opportunity to vent their frustration at her over the top bias.
Not sure why it’s such a challenge to just pass over comments that don’t interest someone.
Yeah it is, it makes her a miserable butch because there is no saving grace inside.
Florida Sunshine Laws.
“You do know it’s easy to “text” between a phone and an email account”
Yup! Oh cr@p! Tornado warning here!
:) Just listening for now.
Even though MOM walked through the opened door, he finds himself in a little tiny room. Was not allowed to fully question about getting punched in the nose. Still got enough in, though.
We get it - the judge is ugly. Is that relevant?
I think it may be the ONLY thing that is relevant for some here.
No, because then Joe Biden says it's okay to spray-fire your shotgun.
she is criminal and so fat, when the doctor told her she had a flesh eatin disease, he gave her 87 years to live
you send death in a bus to town and I can say what the hell I wanna
I think you are confused.
I don’t even recall a single post of yours, let alone ‘carping’ on them.
Just answered your sill question - jeez
I guess that angle has pruned the "tree branch" theory down to size!
Amen!
New Black Panther Party allegedly busing mobs to Sanford, Florida for expected riots
http://www.qstarnews.com/a/articletemplate6.cfm?articlenumber=2715
Not a lawyer but....we're talking about a Fifth Amendment basic right. HOW DARE this witch take a position on this.
Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
The defense expert says getting in the first blow to the face can be devastating to the other person in a fight. #Zimmermanon9
Saw it, I’m stunned but not surprised. It’s beyond disgusting, it’s outright scarey.
I’m kinda thinking that Zimman isn’t the only armed person in Sanford.
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