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.
I just heard that. Today is the first time I’ve posted to any of these wonderful threads, but I’ve read every single post proffered and have followed the trial very closely. The political machinations ongoing are absolutely abominable.
I think she’s terrified of West at this point. Lol.
Cannot believe, motion for sanctions denied. Did she have a seizure??
I can barely hear her speak on my netbook.
meek and mild ..jar jar loses..and counsel has to approach
The court is very, very, very, very concerned.
Yep. What is this - the 2nd, 3rd time she’s ruled for the defense? It’s a shocker each time!
isn’t there a Laz guy here that’s supposed to be the person to ask about on these issues?
The motion for sanctions on J. Donnelly is denied. He did not know about sequestration before the trial and his sitting in at the trial did not influence his testimony.
Hahaha
Must be West took her to the toolshed this morning. She just bitch slapped the Prosecutions motions for sanctions over the Connolly testimony and violation of sequestration!
I wonder why Tracy Martin, the gansta, is not under scrutiny on the sequestration rule? And the TV coverage makes a mockery of the ‘cannot be in the courtroom to hear testimony by others’.
She gave the dog a bone — she can sleep tonight
<< I was just thinking that.She doesn’t want the protesters outside of the court when the verdict comes down.Speed it along.I see a perfect storm coming . >>
On it’s face it sounds way out there — tin foil hat stuff. But in view of what we know about how Holder and DOJ helped with protests last year just to HAVE this trial, anything evil is feasible with this group.
Docs: Justice Department facilitated anti-Zimmerman protests
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3041275/posts
Check options and then setting for audio.
I do wish you would expound, if you could.
Was shocked that she denied the sanctions, is that what you are referencing?
The jury already heard him. This is somewhat pointless. As everyone has repeatedly said you can't unring a bell.
The family of the victim are excluded from this rule.
Can somebody or anybody post the news conference to this thread —
Forgive me. It reminded me of a hilarious comedian talking about an Italian family reunion where everyone’s name was either Petey or Pauly.
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