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 I guess he wants to show you arent at 90 degrees when TM is leaning over, but it also depends on how exactly the gun was held.
Yes, smarmy and such a smart-arse punk.
Extremely unlikeable.
Yeh they were trying to make sure Guy didn't choke the dummy to death.
Hoy Boy.
Yeah, but what he’s proposing is X-rated.
Looks like the jury is interested at least.
Oh my!
That is so not an attractive woman.
Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
He said #Zimmermanon9’s head could have hit the concrete as a result punches which could have felt like two impacts each. #
“They need to keep that dummy at the prosecution table where it will feel comfortable.”
LOL! Good one!
A court room of beauties...LOL.
“How desperate can this prosecution get??”
The B on CNN is simply having an orgasm about how wonderful this prosecutor is.
The concentration camp staff were only doing their jobs also. So were the Special Police Groups that followed closely behind the Germany infantry as they lined up entire villages and murdered them. I’ m glad to see you taking their side.
This witness is doing a good job of remaining respectful and not taking any bs at the same time.
“Is this dummy anatomically correct?” “Yes..it has a belly button.”
Root “as long as they aren’t retreating to get a different weapon”.
YES!!!!
ROTFLOL.
They ARE the triers of fact.
Guy’s demo with the dummy is Alice-in-Wonderland stuff.
Can we all stipulate to that and avoid another 100 posts relaying identical testimony to the fact? :)
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