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 believe she has moved already.
This trial is a perfect illustration of the upside down craziness of life in America today. Nothing makes any sense to me anymore.
Oh brother! Guy was just about to use witness’s tweets against the Defense, but suddenly decided against that....lol.
Another “Ooops” moment for the state hacks.
Damn right it is profiling. A much needed benefit.
>> to be clear, you have a right to fight back but if you use deadly force you have to be in fear of your life or the life of another.
Yes.
The distinction I was trying to point out is that the standards justifying that “fear” are, I think, a significantly lower bar to clear in Texas than in Florida.
oh she moved out, never mind...
I’m with you mom, NONE of it has made sense to me.
All by design, the chaos and confusion.
Always appreciate your comments
I wonder if Trayvon Martin knew Emmanuel Burges
Here comes Robert Zimmerman, Sr.
Pop up.
“asking for it” because she had a house.
Zimmerman’s dad up.
here we go..gotta be last witness DAD...
Robnert Zimmerman, SR!
How does the state know some 7 year old didn’t hack her twitter account?
Whoever speculated that Dad Zimmerman would be called last (??) nailed it.
Please let Zimmerman Sr. be GREAT.
Did you feel GZ was too intrusive?
Not at all
Still have the dog?
Yes.
Masterful!
Here’s Z Dad
Hope the prosecution doesn’t push him too far.
Still wanted Crump the chump, but alas, MOM knows best.
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