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.
not exactly right
depends on what happens tomorrow with the last witness
MOM gave them a warning about his slew of witnesses
For about the millionth time - the presence of the victim's mother and father is allowed under Fla law. This was argued before opening statements.
Missed it .
Lawdave's prediction: Jury comes back in under 3 hours. Not guilty.
What amicus brief would a former FCC official be signing in honor of the deceased?
from Ben Crump twitter
Former FCC Commissioner Tyrone Brown said he signed @mmtconline amicus brief in honor of Trayvon Martin
Thought she tossed it.
Hey,you copied me:)
Great, Crump on with Al Charlatan at 6.
Great minds, etc.
She’s not going to allow the prosecution rebuttal witness. Won’t fit into her schedule.
She hasnt tossed it yet.
Has Bernie withdrawn the witness?
5:38
Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
O’Mara is asking for a postponement of closing arguments. Nelson agrees so closing arguments will start at 1 p.m. #ZimmermanOn9
Hope you are right and I am wrong. I called a hung jury.
Court in recess till 9am Thursday.
split shift closing arguments...MOM doesnt like it
I predict “Not Guilty”
Recess until 9:00 AM tomorrow.
Watching ‘The Five’ at the moment and it’s dawning on me just how incredibly obtuse Dana Perino is. Her ignorance of the Zimmerman case does not slow her down a bit in putting forth her uninformed opinions on the case.
Generally like her but on this issue she gave a weasel summary of : many will be disappointed regardless of the decision.
I think he did.Judge getting Bitchy she wants to speed this along.OK She’s has left the building.:)
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