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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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KEYWORDS: george; georgezimmerman; trayvon; trayvonmartin; zimmerman
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To: 101stAirborneVet

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!


781 posted on 07/10/2013 8:53:14 AM PDT by moehoward
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Yes I would love to have known about Trayvon Martin’s physical abilities —

Uh Oh


782 posted on 07/10/2013 8:53:17 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
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To: onyx

Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
The defense expert says if #Zimmermanon9 were surprised by Martin he might not have thought to communicate and introduce himself.


783 posted on 07/10/2013 8:53:26 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: don-o

I don’t think they know what their theory is, that’s why their case is pretty much reduced to yelling cuss words at the jury. Every time they posit something and it gets shot down, they come up with something else that contradicts their first theory. I’m still waiting for them to explain how their bloviation about “not one, but TWO flashlights” wasn’t rendered laughable the moment the jury actually saw them.


784 posted on 07/10/2013 8:53:40 AM PDT by ArmstedFragg (hoaxy dopey changey)
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To: advertising guy

whoa doggies....the dumbass layer by getting testy just opened doors for the defense


785 posted on 07/10/2013 8:53:41 AM PDT by advertising guy (Phoenix...........where a prick in the butt ain't sexual.............it's a cactus)
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To: Uncle Chip

Hmmmmm.


786 posted on 07/10/2013 8:53:42 AM PDT by Toespi
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To: All

TM played football in MS. MOM requests sidebar. Another opened door?


787 posted on 07/10/2013 8:53:43 AM 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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I hope this idiot prosecutor just opened the door to Trayvon’s physical fitness, fighting ability. Sidebar now.


788 posted on 07/10/2013 8:53:51 AM PDT by House Atreides
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To: advertising guy

Guy did a good job in the beginning of these questions but he stayed on him too long and now this witness is obliterating the whole argument of the state.


789 posted on 07/10/2013 8:54:01 AM PDT by Solson (The Voters stole the election! And the establishment wants it back.)
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To: onyx
She is one ugly and bitter looking female!

There is no excuse for having hair that ugly. Even using a conditioner after shampooing would shut down those wild broken ends. Surely she has a mirror and can see how bad her hair looks.

Psychologically, if you don't take care of outward body parts, don't care how you look to others, that usually means you don't take care of your work, either. Your work looks like your hair.

790 posted on 07/10/2013 8:54:12 AM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: don-o

OH BOY didn’t the prosecutor just open that fighting door, and shout Evidence come on in!

I’m surprised MOM stopped him so quickly.

Man to ask these questions and not bring in the fighting is really misleading the jury!


791 posted on 07/10/2013 8:54:24 AM PDT by Williams (No Obama)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

Per Bill Schaeffer on WFTV:

“The reason it is so hard to turn this witness for the state is because he believes so much in what he says.”


792 posted on 07/10/2013 8:54:37 AM PDT by sheikdetailfeather (Yuri Bezmenov (KGB Defector) - "Kick The Communists Out of Your Govt. & Don't Accept Their Goodies.")
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To: don-o

I thought he said GZ played football.

What purpose would he ask if TM played football


793 posted on 07/10/2013 8:55:11 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: RummyChick

Huh? I don’t get it? LOL.


794 posted on 07/10/2013 8:55:12 AM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: advertising guy

Played football in middle school............what were activities after middle school


795 posted on 07/10/2013 8:55:13 AM PDT by Toespi
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To: Solson

Prosecutor just stumbled head first into TM fighting skill and had to retreat fast.


796 posted on 07/10/2013 8:55:25 AM PDT by Williams (No Obama)
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To: RummyChick

It is a latent signal to Holder’s people that she is in their corner.


797 posted on 07/10/2013 8:55:33 AM PDT by sport
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To: Solson

I disagree Guy was good at any time...the rest I agree with


798 posted on 07/10/2013 8:55:54 AM PDT by advertising guy (Phoenix...........where a prick in the butt ain't sexual.............it's a cactus)
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To: RummyChick

guess I heard it wrong

Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
The state asked about Martin’s athletic ability. The defense wanted to use a photo of his physique but the judge said no. #Zimmermanon9


799 posted on 07/10/2013 8:55:55 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: Williams

Why did defense stop him? Very curious


800 posted on 07/10/2013 8:56:04 AM PDT by Toespi
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