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.
The hypocrisy of this court knows no bounds
The prosecution hides evidence for a year — it ignores that.
But it wants to make an issue out of this.
This should cost her this seat on the bench as well as her license.
WFTV Poll:
How do you think the jury will find in the George Zimmerman case?
Guilty of 2nd degree murder (5%)
Guilty of lesser charge if offered (18%)
Not Guilty (77%)
Don’t know (0%)
When she looks at MOM, she sneers as if she is having a difficult time over her chamber pot.
She is looking as if she is going to bomb Donnelly’s testimony.
The entire cabal needs to be investigated and charged with malicious prosecution.
It appears the state is trying to strike down the witness for the defense. I really don’t like those attack lawyers.
thanks, i had to leave for a bit. trying to catch up.
Agree.
Judge Tool won’t be satisfied unless GZ is convicted and she tosses Atty. West into the can for contempt.
it does, but considering the agitating in the community, IMHO, i would have posted it.
I believe the first time she asked GZ if he had made a decision on whether or not to testify it was during a break in Mr. Root’s testimony. The jury was not in the courtroom at the time.
As for why this judge is so obsessed with time and rushing the defense, could it be that she WANTS (or has been ordered to create ) valid reasons for an appeal when the jurors (who’ve been given the “john Roberts” treatment) find him guilty?
For holder and obama, it would be a Twofer — Two race riots out of one defendent. Race Riot #1 this weekend, complete with the NAACP convention nearby, when he’s found guilty on “only manslaughter,” then Race Riot #2 next year just in time for elections. That’s how i would try to plan it if i were Holder.
Why do i keep hearing “Helter Skelter” playing in my ear? lol.
This is crazy. Any potential witness, sequestered, could watch every ounce of this hearing right at home.
I am guessing the judge already has made up her mind. There she blows.
thank you
Exactly. They can watch on a computer or a tv all they want.
I think she is going to throw the defense a bone on this one.
I don’t. This is a naw limit judge.
I think she is going to throw the defense a bone on this one.
I wonder when the last time someone threw her a bone?
This case and the prosecution remind me of a school yard bully. They got their nose bloodied for being a bully now they are whining like a spoiled brat.
I hope Z is acquitted and every one of those S.O.B.s careers suffer for it.
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