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Day 22 (Week #5) Zimmerman Trial – Witness Discussion Thread
The Conservative Treehouse ^ | July 10, 2013 | Sundance

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.


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To: Marcella

If they are north of Miami, I think they are fine. Miami itself is a little dicey. I expect Jacksonville to have trouble.


1,881 posted on 07/10/2013 1:28:57 PM PDT by AppyPappy (Obama: What did I not know and when did I not know it?)
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To: Marcella

Thanks,there is no way the Black Panthers have thousands.All hype.


1,882 posted on 07/10/2013 1:29:12 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: spacejunkie2001

O’Mara: make-believe not impeach but really impeach

LOL


1,883 posted on 07/10/2013 1:29:14 PM PDT by Uncle Chip
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To: don-o

MOM appealing to judge to include common sense. ROH RO


1,884 posted on 07/10/2013 1:29:26 PM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory, and He will not be mocked! Blessed be the Name of the Lord forever!)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

Who is to say this wasn’t a hacked website?


1,885 posted on 07/10/2013 1:29:46 PM PDT by Toespi
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To: All

MOM: “bizarro impeachment”


1,886 posted on 07/10/2013 1:30:08 PM PDT by RoosterRedux (You can't eat Sharia)
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To: fatima

Not unless there is a free government check involved. Someone may be paying the bill.


1,887 posted on 07/10/2013 1:30:16 PM PDT by AppyPappy (Obama: What did I not know and when did I not know it?)
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To: don-o

Anyone know what the judge is reading off?


1,888 posted on 07/10/2013 1:30:24 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: Toespi

Here we go, it is allowed.


1,889 posted on 07/10/2013 1:30:29 PM PDT by Toespi
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To: RoosterRedux

Objection sustained!


1,890 posted on 07/10/2013 1:30:46 PM PDT by Abigail Adams
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To: don-o

Wow...objection sustained.


1,891 posted on 07/10/2013 1:30:46 PM PDT by Raebie (WS)
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To: Toespi

Possibly.


1,892 posted on 07/10/2013 1:30:49 PM PDT by Toespi
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To: All

MOM’s objection sustained! Yipps!


1,893 posted on 07/10/2013 1:31:13 PM PDT by RoosterRedux (You can't eat Sharia)
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To: Uncle Chip

Jar Jar Bings (Attorney Guy) looks devastated at the judge’s ruling not allowing his witness.


1,894 posted on 07/10/2013 1:31:39 PM PDT by House Atreides
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To: RoosterRedux

Big deal, the question was already asked.


1,895 posted on 07/10/2013 1:31:45 PM PDT by Toespi
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Pollock will not be queried by the worm


1,896 posted on 07/10/2013 1:31:47 PM PDT by Uncle Chip
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To: MomofMarine

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.

My son is 53 and a documentary film maker and has been to the armpits of this world and kidnapped and spent 3 months on the ice cap, swam in the Amazon with the piranha, etc. BUT HE IS LIKE YOUR KIDS, DOESN’T TAKE ME SERIOUSLY.


1,897 posted on 07/10/2013 1:31:49 PM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: Raebie

why isnt Bernie handling rebuttal..


1,898 posted on 07/10/2013 1:31:50 PM PDT by RummyChick
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To: RoosterRedux

Has he hit double figures yet???


1,899 posted on 07/10/2013 1:31:55 PM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Romans 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,)
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To: Raebie

I just laugh now. She is clearly bought off and if not, the worst hack of a judge ever.

Side note, she looks like an ex’s of mine’s mother - who was a certifiable nut job.


1,900 posted on 07/10/2013 1:31:56 PM PDT by AllAmericanGirl44 ('Hey citizen, what's in YOUR closet?')
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