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.
Yes, especially when you consider this "judge" will promptly revoke Zimmerman's bail and send him straight to prison.
Most states require judges to have experience as attorneys. Ironically, there is no requirement to be a lawyer to become a federal judge. Specifically, there are no requirements regarding qualifications to be a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
When C.J. Rhenquist was interviewed about a book he had written, he was asked about the legal experience and education needed to be qualified for the Supreme Court. His response was that none was required. In fact the only constitutional requirement for any law position covered in the constitution was for the Soliciter General, and that was “ to be learned in the law, whatever that means.”
The woman has issues.
The Court is now in Order
The Judge has got to Spit
All can't swim
Better "git"......
That goes for Corey female/male impersonator.
Oh, so you heard Bob Beckel on "The Five?"
Among others...
Well, I hope we don’t have to get to the point of an appeal because I don’t think GZ will last that long..but there are many areas for appeal.
Can’t wait to see what happens about the Sanctions on Bernie for the cell phone fiasco.
Amazingly, in my non-lawyer opinion, the state has, virtually every time, started the conversation about “could this have happened?” I’m not sure why other than incompetence combined with a complete lack of evidence. other than that, the state’s case is golden.
Yeah...I’m curious as to how many people are dead from the one-punch knockout-king game the hood rats like to play.
Rummy has not indicated yet whether or not she agreed that Zimmerman should be sued.
An old man in Lynchburg Va was killed by someone playing that game
More scenes we'd like to see.
Yep.
Corey needs to get recalled or defeated in her next election (And Bondi for that matter). Nelson needs to lose her next election.
They just need a bunch of guys in hoodies, at night, walking around their houses. If they get concerned or call the cops, they are clearly racist cop-wannabe’s.
Lucky you. I wish I were going with you....
BTW, I like the new pic....
Smiling. Thanks very much.
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