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 think this is it...will he or won’t he. Will GZ take the stand.
Well, that was inglorious for the dad. I thought there would be more from him. I think he was a judge.
Compared to the family round table sans LE with the Martins.
Unbelievable.
I remember seeing TM being sworn in.
Getting ready to rest?
I. Was. gobsmacked.
They dismiss RZ SUBJECT TO RECALL so that he can’t return to the courtroom.
When he first listened to the tape? In the mayor’s office?
Wow HLN completely bypassed the crime victims testimony. Didnt even mention it.
She is absolutely obsessed with whether GZ is going to testify.
i was there during terrys fiasco. i too was physically ill.
I WILL never forget
I hope he doesn’t testify...look what telling the truth from the beginning has gotten him.
Mr. Zimmerman was put UNDER OATH, and then taken to listen to the 911 call.
Mr. Martin was taken to a room surrounded by his family, his lawyer, and the other crooks in on the scam, and was not under oath. When he was at the police station, he wasn’t under oath then either. Yet he changed his story.
Who would you believe ?
Now I wonder how long the rebuttal case will take.
What the hell is up with that judge?
I saw Tracy being sworn in in the courtroom.
abandoned THC..maybe they want Jury to speculate
Second time in two minutes she told him she was going to ask if he is going to testify.
What did I miss? (If you don’t mind)
DOJ and Barry need to send her a list of questions and objections that they will allow.
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