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.
This REALLY pisses me off and I wouldn't be shocked to see this covered in appeals if God forbid GZ is convicted.
Thanks a lot for that image that will scar me for life.
My apologies, but I have to state that your info is rather funny. We know it was Rino Bush, so the fact that he appointed her kinda fits the whole issue.
Bush - hispanics are more furtile. bwhwhahahah
go to events then Zimmerman its there
LMAO
Heckuva good synopsis! Concise, yet accurate! LOL
You would be right. By Judicial admission, one can’t assume that the owner of a phone, website, etc. is responsible for the content.
The insert was not an advertisement, it was instructional for all the requests the gym has been flooded with regarding the program of training Zimmerman had. The prosecution (including the judge cow who is working for the prosecution) has been allowed to pop in a snipe. One can only hope the Jury members see the unjustice of this kangaroo scam.
I don’t know if it was Photoshop or not, but I think the appearance of the page could be easily explained. If he was getting a ton of inquiries from a bunch of people asking about Zimmerman, this may be nothing more than a way of separating the morbidly curious from legitimate business-oriented inquiries. Given his testimony regarding Zimmerman’s condition and progress, it makes zero sense to think it would form the basis for marketing a specific fitness regimen.
Ha!
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Yes, I get the idea that he has the last half hour of Oliver Stone's JFK permanently cued up on his DVR and he watches it endlessly.
Not close — the opposite end of the complex from her residence.
I’m in Winter Park which is about equal distance from Sanford to the south (Oviedo is east of Sanford). I have not seen anyone yet but I challenge them to believe they have the upper hand in this town as they’ll be in for a hugely rude awakening.
What you see going on is this:
Defense is trying to do things now that they were denied (unfairly) previously.
Prosecution is trying to do things now that they were required to do previously.
Who is delivering the 30 pieces of silver to this POS judge.
Ha ! ... they really should stick that back in her face as an argument in the alternative
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Bruce at WFTV:
We’ve been told that there was more to the information on the website earlier today and that it has changed.
They changed it that fast.
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