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.
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!
Yes I would love to have known about Trayvon Martin’s physical abilities —
Uh Oh
Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
The defense expert says if #Zimmermanon9 were surprised by Martin he might not have thought to communicate and introduce himself.
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.
whoa doggies....the dumbass layer by getting testy just opened doors for the defense
Hmmmmm.
TM played football in MS. MOM requests sidebar. Another opened door?
I hope this idiot prosecutor just opened the door to Trayvon’s physical fitness, fighting ability. Sidebar now.
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.
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.
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!
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.”
I thought he said GZ played football.
What purpose would he ask if TM played football
Huh? I don’t get it? LOL.
Played football in middle school............what were activities after middle school
Prosecutor just stumbled head first into TM fighting skill and had to retreat fast.
It is a latent signal to Holder’s people that she is in their corner.
I disagree Guy was good at any time...the rest I agree with
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
Why did defense stop him? Very curious
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