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.
We’re on break, Francis.
“Is manslaughter on the table or can it be put in the table?”
The state will ask for it to be included, and it will be granted.
I concur!
“Again, the evidence goes to the theory of his defense and the prosecution can attack the weight of that evidence on cross. That is the law.”
Just like this:
“Not to go on all-fours; that is the Law. Are we not Men?”
I will not make my bed. Nor wash my hair. I believe I shall cut my grass, though.
That was Jerry Rivers statement.
This is consistent with Zimmerman's expression of disappointment when Martin ran because he realized that the obligatory eye-contact would be lost.
LOLOL! “A brain has arrived” (make that two)..... that cannot read. Think both brains need to go back, re-read, and comprehend what was posted.
So I apologize for assuming you had made that comment. But since you didn't comment on it, should I conclude that you agree with it?
Per Bill Schaeffer: “Bernie looked at Guy and was very upset during O’Mara redirect!” Schaeffer said that tells him O’Mara redirect was a success.
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Or something happened at the sidebar which has the prosecution upset?? One can only hope!
They said Bernie was VERY unhappy and in Guy’s face! HA HA! I think Bernie realized Guy’s aggressive questioning went too far and clearly opened the door to more direct questioning by O’Mara that DEFINITELY did not help the State.
Riiiight. They go to the beauty parlor and the first thing they are asked when they sit down is...
Paper or plastic???
looks to me like angela is sitting on dads lap
VERY DOUBTFUL..and I am not the only one that took it that way
Is the grass calling out to you? Is it dry or wet?
So I apologize for assuming you had made that comment. But since you didn’t comment on it, should I conclude that you agree with it?
I swear, some people here are just looking for a fight, and now I appear the same. Just dang...
Looks like one of the judges in the original planet of the apes flick
And you continue your idiocy
Just gaze at my posts today..there are MANY REPOSTINGS WITH NO COMMENT
You are an idiot
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