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Day 22 (Week #5) Zimmerman Trial – Witness Discussion Thread
The Conservative Treehouse ^ | July 10, 2013 | Sundance

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.


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To: Toespi

HAR!

He’s answering the punk prosecutor superbly.


541 posted on 07/10/2013 8:02:07 AM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: Uncle Chip

There goes the prosecutor. Opening up with F’ing Punk and A-Hole again. Jesus Christ!


542 posted on 07/10/2013 8:02:08 AM PDT by JPX2011
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543 posted on 07/10/2013 8:02:13 AM PDT by RandallFlagg (IRS = Internal Revenge Service)
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To: Toespi

Oh, the ridiculous.


544 posted on 07/10/2013 8:02:26 AM PDT by Toespi
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To: tanknetter
Defense always has the last say, I believe.

No. I heard this yesterday from an attorney - the state has the burden of proving their case so they get the last say. State gives closing, defense gives closing, and state gets another shot.

545 posted on 07/10/2013 8:02:30 AM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: chopperman

—’We don’t need you to do that.’—

Exactly. It was not an instruction.


546 posted on 07/10/2013 8:02:58 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Obama: What did I not know and when did I not know it?)
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To: Nervous Tick

Watch this attorneys eyes....


547 posted on 07/10/2013 8:03:12 AM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: dragnet2

This pros lawyer is such a tool!


548 posted on 07/10/2013 8:03:29 AM PDT by ObozoMustGo2012
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To: Toespi

Now we get to the crux of the state’s complaint....a man dared to have a GUN and used it to protect himself.


549 posted on 07/10/2013 8:03:42 AM PDT by tioga
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To: dragnet2

He looks crazy!


550 posted on 07/10/2013 8:03:45 AM PDT by JPX2011
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To: All

"Hi, I'm a smug and arrogant D-bag."

551 posted on 07/10/2013 8:03:45 AM PDT by 101stAirborneVet
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Guy’s cross is filled with ill will spite and hatred.

Hide the flashlight.


552 posted on 07/10/2013 8:03:47 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
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To: ObozoMustGo2012

Watch his eyes...This AH is desperate...


553 posted on 07/10/2013 8:04:00 AM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: don-o

Is the prosecutor allow to raise his voice and attempt to intimidate a non-hostile witness?

Seems like Defense has gone to great lengths to be polite and respectful to the court and witnesses.


554 posted on 07/10/2013 8:04:57 AM PDT by mountaineer1997 (ray lewis Praise Allah, Ray Lewis suspect)
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To: mountaineer1997

That is a good point, makes me wonder why the defense doesn’t raise that as an objection, badgering the witness!


555 posted on 07/10/2013 8:05:41 AM PDT by AllAmericanGirl44 ('Hey citizen, what's in YOUR closet?')
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To: dragnet2

You’re only here because it’s an advertisement for your company!! Case closed!! Let’s get that guilty verdict right now!!

Wow. The prostitution is really desperate.


556 posted on 07/10/2013 8:05:56 AM PDT by Velvet_Jones
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Root is smooth. Prosecution desperate.


557 posted on 07/10/2013 8:06:09 AM PDT by moehoward
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To: 101stAirborneVet

Yes he is a d_bag. So is the judge too.


558 posted on 07/10/2013 8:06:11 AM PDT by Jaded (Really? Seriously?)
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To: All

At first I was wondering why O’Mama had called Root. But Root has certainly proven himself to be an excellent witness...and the prosecution is justifiably upset about it.


559 posted on 07/10/2013 8:06:22 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (You can't eat Sharia)
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To: mountaineer1997

On cross - Guy is hammering the point that witness is advertising his involvement in the trial.

“You haven’t gotten paid yet, have you?”


560 posted on 07/10/2013 8:06:25 AM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory, and He will not be mocked! Blessed be the Name of the Lord forever!)
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