Thanks RB! Is anyone else aggravated at some of the media coverage on this? They are bashing the prosecution and drooling over MG. We are only 2-3 days into this case! I believe that the prosecution feels that they must present this kind of case in a chronological fashion so that they don't lose the jury. I suppose if we get to the end of the trial we can perhaps criticize their strategy and tactics, but isn't it a bit premature at this point??? Isn't it premature to say that MG is winning because he can show a video of Martha Stewart talking about meringue? This is a murder trial not a speech contest. It's a marathon not a sprint. It's serious business not a laugh-it-up social event. I find it terribly offensive that Geragos is joking in the courtroom (based on reports). I've sat on two juries on far less serious matters and I don't recall any joking or much smiling in the courtroom. Anyone remember the Micheal Peterson case from last summer? Same kind of criticism of the prosectution and drooling over David Rudolf. Well, in the end, he was convicted so I think we need to just be patient. Sorry for the long post - I tend to be a bit verbose!
I know the media is concerned with the flash aspect but what concerns me is the degree of preparedness that the prosecutor has chosen. As I stated earlier, a map of the Modesto area is a must for these jurors. Forgetting to question Amy about the maternity pants kinda makes you wonder, too.
Perhaps the media think that he who drools the most, will get the infamous first interview with Geragos when the trial is over.
I agree with you that the joking around by Geragos, is completely out of line. I can't imagine how the Rochas feel at that moment.
Exactly Julie. But don't get too worried yet. I listened to commentary this morning and Geragos is being set up. Distaso IS NOT STUPID nor is he UNPREPARED!! He WILL get his chance to lower the boom from which Mr. Hollywood will NOT recover. He absolutely MUST lay the detailed ground work first and YES, most of the coverage is troublesome to me.