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.
Ugly on the inside and outside.
Hard to hide such ugliness inside. . it has to come out.
She keeps this crap up and it won't be the "rioters" that burn down her house.
What's her address? (No, I'm not driving all the way to Sanford or thereabouts - I just think that the people should know where this dumba%% commie beeyotch lives).
They should put training wheels on John Guy.
He seems to be pandering in hopes to gain the sympathies of the judge and any anti-gun people in the jury.
No-She said if and when.
Is there a link I may view this at? I missed this. . .
If the riot comes, it comes. They won’t check ID’s before they bust your melon.
He is a hilarious idiot.
Spoke to his best friend within eight hours..........ooooooh
she no doubt lives in a gated community
lol
“This guy is a very good witness. Very knowledgable.”
Yes...very believable and is one who actually stops and indicates that the prosecutors are trying to put words in his mouth. I like him.
I know, Guy is just annoying as all get out. Compare and contrast to the manner in which MOM and West ask questions, without making it personal, is just striking.
My hat is off to West for maintaining his cool with DeeDee the savant.
This persecuting d-bag asks the same things over and over; asks stupid questions. Seems like a delaying tactic since nothing’s being gained.
Maybe the persecution isn’t ready for its rebuttal case.
Are you calling me a whimp???
I’ll show you —
Line the streets with locked and loaded National Guard troops. Curfew at 8:30pm and make it clear; anyone inciting a riot in these streets wiil be be met with deadly force.
I have never heard a judge ask a question like that and NEVER in front of a jury.
WOW! She is unbelievable...
there is at least one case that is right on point for this and it should be allowed in..sorry can’t tell you the name because I saw the name this morning
WTFTV hedged and didn’t say it was outright reversible error..said it is possibly reversible error
thanks . Appreciate your perspectives
With a neighborhood watch program.
No, I am sure they will get a visit from Obama on Friday, a ride aboard AF1 for a weekend White House visit, and then a return trip on Monday where Eric Holder himself will deliver closing arguments.
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