There's that...and then this
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.
Yes. . .if he is in fear of his life or the life of another.
You are not expected to take a beating or physically close with the animal.
When anyone tries to talk about black crime, we get “well, they were disenfranchised” ... or “that’s racist”.
I agree....I was thinking they might hang on until Monday...just to avoid friday/saturday riots....
On the weekend the bitter clingers are off work, and all that that implies...
My tweets on this from earlier today: from @CEdmundWright
Another reason to #FireEricHolder DOJ busses race agitators into trial area on taxpayer dime: #trayvon #zimmermantrial #teaparty #tcot
WORSE THAN DUKE LACROSSE RESPONSE: Holders DOJ bus in protesters for Zimmerman Trial : #trayvon #zimmermantrial #teaparty #tcot
POST RACIAL? Holder bussed Trayvon protesters in on taxpayer dime. #zimmermantrial #trayvon #tcot #obamacare #teaparty
BANANA REPUBLIC STUFF: Holder’s DOJ bussed Zimmerman Protesters In-ON OUR DIME! Yeah, gonna solve that race stuff. #teaparty #trayvon #tcot
Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
The prosecutor is grilling the home invasion victim about her traumatic ordeal. #Zimmermanon9
One of the burglars lived at the complex
Prosecution will push the point that she was “asking for it” because she had a house.
“Oooooh, I’m clever........I got her. “
Prosecutor taking huge risk with this witness. . .a young mother with an infant in her amrs, victimized by a couple of home invasion thugs. . .any hint of attacking her will blow up in his face.
John Guy
May I have a moment your honor?
Talks with turtle head
Miss Berlin thank you for your time.
Training wheels!
There's that...and then this
GZ offering to aid the victim of a home invasion. what a MONSTER! /s
Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
She said #Zimmermanon9 helped her because she was terrified and offered his wife’s companionship and help as a nursing student.
If she still lives in RATL, she is going to have to move, fast.
Doesn't that fit into the "attractive nuisance" statues....
What? This is the prosecutor’s witness?
The usual suspects are going to scream hysterically over this. You can write it yourself--profiling, othering, racism, racism, racism.
Same in PA. The law here says that is somebody is forcibly trying to break into your house, you may assume you are in deadly peril, and thus use deadly force.
Yeah, we are suppose to suffer our fears alone, without guns, just don’t talk.
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Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
She said #Zimmermanon9 helped her because she was terrified and offered his wife’s companionship and help as a nursing student.
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