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.
A person backing up in that position could also be doing it to get a longer range to swing harder,,,
LOLOL!!!!
The prosecution can keep saying isn’t this possible, and isn’t that possible, but that can never equal proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Maybe Zimmmerman was winning, maybe he was on top, maybe he wasn’t afraid for his life - but none of that is the same as proving something that actually happened to the jury.
The prosecution needs to be able to tell the jury “We KNOW it happened THIS way because of x, y, z.”
MOM got on the floor and had the MMA guy get on top of him
LOL!
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That is usually the case when referring to “females” on the left. Think: Helen Thomas
http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4543110130630712&pid=1.7&w=142&h=178&c=7&rs=1
BOOM
aggressor goes for gun if on top to continue aggression
Man, I’d be really tempted to work in something buying it dinner first in redirect...
Devastating for the prosecution.
This is sooooo over.
They have self defense completely locked down
I was helping out those who are visually impaired. Trying to do my civic duty.
BINGO! If I am Trayvon Martin and I am the aggressor in a fight, would I be inclined to scream for help when seeing a gun? No. I would be inclined to get the gun away from the person and continue my aggression.”
LOL.
Yep.
Bill Sheaffer:
Strong witness, held up during difficult cross
that’s why the pictures with guns should have come in knowledge of guns ability to use them
The prosecution “Guy” must be a VERY small threat. (ooops!)
lol
this is outrageous that we can all about GZ physical abilities but none about St Skittles
OR, yell, DON'T SHOOT!
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