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.
Which story? There are so many?
There’s word out today, that the DOJ helped “facilitate” the protests at the P.D. by, among other things, funding a police escort for the bussed-in demonstrators.
More like cracka clubber! LOL!
and black panthers are busin em to the town....just imagine the smell in that bus
yeah I said it
Did he really say 'boy don't get one planted in ya chest'?!
wonder how that City Manager plays into this
That man looked so mad from the moment he entered the courtroom
heh... that’s gonna be some UGLY weather...
Email it to me and I’ll give it back? J/K..
I just saw HLN in the lunchroom and the female talking head was saying the prosecution has just about convinced her, with this cross, that martin was shot while trying to retreat.
I almost LOL’d right there.
I saw the first two words of the article and closed the tab.
There’s word out today, that the DOJ helped “facilitate” the protests at the P.D. by, among other things, funding a police escort for the bussed-in demonstrators.
http://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/07/10/newly-released-documents-detail-the-department-of-justices-role-in-organizing-trayvon-martin-protests/
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“Facilitate” hell-—the Holder/Jarrett/Obama taxpayers funded OPERATIVES helped in the conception and birth of this whold damn conspiracy.
Bonaparte is the one that fired Lee
““After much thoughtful discussion and deep consideration for the issues facing the City of Sanford, I have determined the Police Chief needs to have the trust and respect of the elected officials and the confidence of the entire community.” “We need to move forward with a police chief that all the citizens of Sanford can support. I have come to this decision in light of the escalating divisiveness that has taken hold of the city.””
Stand your ground isn’t even a part if this, is it?
Maybe that is why Corey is there. To observe and recommend investigation or no investigation of Nelson.
If the jury returns a verdict on Friday, they’ll have to riot in the rain.
If Zimmerman was a female that defended herself from being raped I wonder if the same logic applies???
Re: DOJ protests
I was hoping last night there were going to be some FOIA requests to the DOJ, Barry, the Judge, Prosecutors, the race baiters, regarding interaction with this case.
Thanks for posting that.
For those not watching or listening to the show trial, this is for your listening pleasure while following thread:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB1-axKPmSM
;)
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