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 hope they riot until they drop”
Or
I hope they riot until they ARE droped
I mean this hasnt happened to me..its my nightmare
lol
This is scary...this is what happens to unarmed victims....hiding in a closet, waiting for the police while BMAs are running about the home looking for loot and for you.
Kathi Belich, WFTV @KBelichWFTV
She said two African American males broke into her house and she was locked in a room with her 9-month-old son. #Zimmermanon9
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Kathi Belich, WFTV @KBelichWFTV
The defense has called Olivia Bertalan, #Zimmermanon9 ‘s former neighbor who was the victim of a home invasion.
oh my God...here comes the lowest of the low
Oh jeez, again!!! Nope, silly judge, never ever let the defense approach the bench - Angela Corey aka witch
On cross” Do you know GZ. Defense objects. Jury dismised for proffer.
And scary as h@ll!
What ad guy?
Can you imagine Judge Ito—or any trial judge—showing irritation because OJ wouldn’t testify? This is unheard of.
Can you imagine Judge Ito—or any trial judge—showing irritation because OJ wouldn’t testify? This is unheard of.
Why does the jury have to leave?
I can’t bear to listen to Guy- hit mute when he’s up.
I wish I could have viewed that.
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can the judge reverse herself while the trial goes on?
if so then the defense strategy might be to keep the trial going at least for one more day if not through the weekend.
that would give the judge time to respond.
does it give the defense time to file an appeal (of last evening’s text msg decision for example)?
WOW — the women on the jury have feel for her.
Now she did the unthinkable — she actually spoke with GZ about it.
“Why does the jury have to leave?”
Because black teenagers were the ones who broke into her home?
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