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.
Good.
Jeez, this judge is a genius. MOM wants to bring a time line and her response - ‘a defense time line?’ bwhahahah
its going to be over in time for the NAACP riots
That’s because we’ve all picked up he’s got a thing for the doll.
Just read some comments on FB...they were thinking Z was guilty, but are now “on the fence.”
Not if that Tropical Storm has anything to say about it.
What is in her water?
Pictures of Martin at 7 Eleven finally getting into evidence
maybe it will be God’s way of shutting down the Race Baiters
I don’t know how to post photos here. Just found this (below) on facebook when I searched for “New Black Panther Party.”
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1017301_10201512375151212_1667934641_n.jpg
no. jury not in the room
I’m thinking the judge is urging GZ to testify knowing it is her last chance to do her part for DOJ.
Is it wrong for me to pray for rain?! No hurricanes, just serious rain! Oh wait, the rain didn’t stop little angel TM from sucker punching another. Can’t win here can we?!
On FreeRepublic? Heck yes, that's relevant.
GUILTY! - (The judge - not Zimmerman)
Lets get some expert testimony on that...
Just trying to understand. It is in the Florida Statutes that the judge must asked the defendant if he understands his rights to testifying?
Dear God, arrest these freaks! I was led to believe inciting violence was a crime in these United States!
I weep for my nation. This is disturbing.
Exactly ! The others are like gnats. Guy. .he’s an evil little man.
Arguing over allowing Jeantel’s “coulduh” tape into evidence
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