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.
Yeah, my mother was amazed that I let it get to me that much. It just seemed so inhumane to me. And I know if it had been me being killed by an estranged spouse and a corrupt Scientologist judge, my mother would have been my fiercest champion.
I keep asking that question. WHAT THE BLEEP.
I don’t know what kind of ‘reward’ the Corrupt Politicians Committee is going to give to Judge Nelson, but I say give credit where credit is due.
This Judge has gone above and beyond (outside and below, actually) the limits of professionalism to try and prejudice this trial. She has worked very hard and deserves whatever she gets.
Haha! Bernie’s a Putz.
Yes, and I’ve been saying I feel like I fell down the rabbit hole since BO was sworn in!
After what the "judge" pulled today? I highly doubt it.
BTW, did you hear Nancy Grace go off the rails last night? I lfipped thru her show for about 5-7 minutes....all I could take. The only thing that made me smile was how helplessly and hopelessly upset she was.
She also asked Zimmerman did he want to call any more witnesses. Was he representing himself? I thought that’s something to ask the defendants attorneys? This trial is a damn circus.
If Zim walks, she gets nothing.
If they find him guilty, the next few weeks are going to be rough on them when they find out what they weren’t told.
Yes, I thought they might be trying not to bore the jury. But he would be a nice conclusion to the defense. The defense understands the theatrics of trial.
What we do know for sure is that those tweets and pictures must have been incriminating, or the Judge would have allowed them.
She is a fan of “American Idol,” loves to bake and has a John Lennon poster on her office wall.
Now will the state put on a rebuttal —
And will this judge demand an answer from GZ about testifying before that state decision
It’s a travesty of justice.
What else could you call it?
EVEN IF Zimmerman is found not guilty by the jury - This goes down as a miscarriage of justice.
The judge is bias. The process has been one-sided. Instead of bending toward a presumption of innocence, the court has presumed guilt and worked to engineer that outcome.
This is not my country. My country has left the planet.
It certainly points to the judge being told by holder, inc that they need a tight time frame in which to get the bussed in rioters ready ... the cow on the bench is doing as she’s told, just like most of the government drones in the current regime.
the Judge is a acting as Gestapo removing all Zimmerman’s
rights to silence and to a lawyer.
OUTRAGEOUS.
Obviously, the “Judge” is working with Obama and Holder
to deprive the Hispanic of his rights.
I hope like h$ll this trial is over except for closing arguments.
She also asked Zimmerman did he want to call any more witnesses. Was he representing himself? I thought that’s something to ask the defendants attorneys? This trial is a damn circus.
Unbelievable.......
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