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.
Stunning.
Prosecutor opens the door. O’Mara tries to go through it. Judge closes the door before he can.
got question in about Martin’s mind set
Everyone freaks...
Point made to jury..if they are paying attention
judge won’t allow a symmetrical question on injuries to M versus injuries to Z. She allows it for the prosecution on Z but disallows it for the defense on M.
Andrew Branca, LOSD @LawSelfDefense
#zimmermantrial MOM: “Inner warrior, have much of that does GZ have?” “Uh, none?”
Nelson shows true colors with fruedian slip: I object....er I sustain the objection.
Could someone tell me who this witness is? I have no audio.
When I watch Gordon Ramsay tonight and his overuse of the word STUNNING...I am going to think about this case
If I was on that jury I would be furious. I would want to know what they are hiding.
another witness who has moved out of Twin Lakes because of all the racist threats
Olivia Bertalyn — resident of RATL
Olivia - Lived in the same community
Not a doubt in my mind that Guy has alienated the jury.
Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
The defense has called Olivia Bertalan, #Zimmermanon9 ‘s former neighbor who was the victim of a home invasion.
Two AA’s broke into her house.
Two African Americans broke into her house.
victim of crime!
Powerful
This girl lived my nightmare..hiding in the closet waiting for the cops with any kind of weapon..since I dont own a gun
victim of crime!
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Just like George Zimmerman
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