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.
HAR!
He’s answering the punk prosecutor superbly.
There goes the prosecutor. Opening up with F’ing Punk and A-Hole again. Jesus Christ!
Oh, the ridiculous.
No. I heard this yesterday from an attorney - the state has the burden of proving their case so they get the last say. State gives closing, defense gives closing, and state gets another shot.
—’We don’t need you to do that.’—
Exactly. It was not an instruction.
Watch this attorneys eyes....
This pros lawyer is such a tool!
Now we get to the crux of the state’s complaint....a man dared to have a GUN and used it to protect himself.
He looks crazy!
"Hi, I'm a smug and arrogant D-bag."
Guy’s cross is filled with ill will spite and hatred.
Hide the flashlight.
Watch his eyes...This AH is desperate...
Is the prosecutor allow to raise his voice and attempt to intimidate a non-hostile witness?
Seems like Defense has gone to great lengths to be polite and respectful to the court and witnesses.
That is a good point, makes me wonder why the defense doesn’t raise that as an objection, badgering the witness!
You’re only here because it’s an advertisement for your company!! Case closed!! Let’s get that guilty verdict right now!!
Wow. The prostitution is really desperate.
Root is smooth. Prosecution desperate.
Yes he is a d_bag. So is the judge too.
At first I was wondering why O’Mama had called Root. But Root has certainly proven himself to be an excellent witness...and the prosecution is justifiably upset about it.
On cross - Guy is hammering the point that witness is advertising his involvement in the trial.
“You haven’t gotten paid yet, have you?”
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