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.
can’t say..might have been a reply to him
I posted a pdf that lists the texts but I didnt go to the site
Musta missed it... when was that?
>the female talking head
There you go. No one knows what will happen. I was certain Casey Anthony would be convicted and defense atty was way over-matched.
I saw the first two words of the article and closed the tab.
Self defense is the better term.
Nope, his shirt was separated from his body by a few inches. He was obviously bent over.
Oh man. Just finished my last sammich with Kroger chipolte pimento cheese. Won’t do that again...
city manager on stand yesterday and he was glaring GLARING GLARRRING
maybe that is the way he always looks but he looked like he felt like killing a cracka
Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer’s mom......
That's an advantage of open carry. If St. Skittles had known that Z was packing, the outcome could have been much different, and there might not be a murder trial right now.
Probably a day of Berney between now and closing. Probably go to the jury Friday. Maybe they can turn it around in the time it takes to fill out the forms and still get home for the weekend. I’d rather it waits until the NAACP leaves the state, though.
Trial was running late - Zimmerman told her and she said she would take care of it.
If I was Zimmerman, I'd request solitary confinement with bells and whistles - cable TV, books, music...whatever suits his fancy.
Does anyone think GZ is safe out in the open? I guess they could find a safe house
She’s the 3rd judge. The first declined the case due to conflict of interest. MOM got the 2nd one removed. Nelson’s the 3rd.
wftv talking head reporting that their commenters are outraged over expert witnesses getting paid.
Stupidity should burn
City manager
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5exOGADCDvU
btw, that poster is the one that had the pdf file of the exhibit of Martin’s texts.
Rush just read a news release from Judicial Watch - J.W. has received evidence, through an FOIA request, that Eric Holder’s DOJ was involved in organizing the protests against George Zimmerman and even paid for the protesters to be bussed in from Daytona Beach that forced the temporary stepping down of the of the Sanford Chief of Police.
“Elliot Spitzer lent it to them.”
Love client number nine....
He’s probably OK. These aren’t Sicilian hit men we are talking about.
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