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.
AGREE!
Blind Justice looks like she wants to use that sword.
Her kids also make their beds every day....but their rooms are strewn with just about everything.
Getting confused. Is this a beauty tips thread? I may have gotten lost.
Is manslaughter on the table or can it be put in the table?
O’Mara is such a good attorney. Damn. I remain impressed!
“...the door’s been opened...” per MOM!!
She is a disastor from every indicator I have. Hair alone is hideous, like Sat Nite Live
Football training advantage, lets go MOM. think!
” your honor, that door was just opened”
overruled
bingo
Kathi Belich, WFTV@KBelichWFTV
The defense used the state’s black mannequin to show how Martin could have driven #Zimmermanon9 ‘s head into concrete.
When I saw Joe’s pic of pros straddling his doll, a vision flashed thru my mind of all the air in doll whoooooshing out and him falling on top of it, flailing around. Then, I thot of his poor wife/partner and it wasn’t all that funny.
Once again you have demonstrated beyond any reasonable doubt why no one should pay any attention to you on these threads.
Three words: Brazillian blow dry.
That is all....
He is. His composure is incredible.
we like beauty tips, we are comservative women!
Sorry, I didn't know you were a bald man - of course, you could be a bald woman, too. A bald man is said to have high intelligence so bald man is good.
Oh. I see. It’s a housekeeping thread.
I apologize...
your honor, that door was just opened”
overruled
bingo
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MOM said that in reaction to prosecution objection. Judge overruled prosecution’s objection.
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