I think you are right.
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.
They’ve probably told here those protestors that were bussed in are getting paid by the hour, and to hurry it up so they can get to work.
Yep. He needs to take a long vacation.
I imagine the voodoo dolls are already out and getting stuck with pins down there..
Thank you Fatima. I have the two big G’s on my side :)
God and guns.
I think you are right.
Thanks......
methinks you also have guts...
I think you’re right; I think the state will release the names/addresses of the jurors so they’ll be intimidated.
Well they can leave,thank God her husband is there.If I lived closer they could come here. I know I wouldn’t want to see those creeps in my area.((((Hugs))))
She's just helping the "Department of Justice" schedule the riots.
350-400 or so. It’s about a 5 hr drive
They don’t need much of an excuse in Liberty City. Miami’s riots are tempered by the Cuban gangs. You can only go in so many directions.
Anyone know if there is a verdict watch service for this case where they text you when there is a verdict? I seem to remember something like that for a case in the past.
He lives in a gated community at Coopers Town or Cooper City, whichever it is. He also has his 11 yr. old son with him who is going to a tennis school every day and I don’t know where that is.
It’s sad how the younger generation doesn’t seem to see the dangers all around us these days. And two of my kids always pooh-pooh me when I try to discuss it. They just think I’m a crazy old lady I guess.
I don’t know if they need to release the names. Remember all that biographical information that poured out about the jurors at the beginning of the trial? We had whole threads dedicated to republishing information that will be used to intimidate the Jury.
That’s a reasonable assertion :)
He is the owner.
Jeff Weiner @JeffWeinerOS
Mantei back arguing: Says he’s not calling Pollock to impeach him. Maybe to impeach Root. #ZimmemanTrial #GeorgeZimmerman #TrayvonMartin
They’ve probably told here those protestors that were bussed in are getting paid by the hour, and to hurry it up so they can get to work.
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Yep, she doesn’t want the SEIU to expend anymore funds than necessary.
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