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Judge tells Peterson jury to keep quiet
San Mateo County Times ^ | Tuesday, June 29, 2004

Posted on 06/29/2004 5:38:51 AM PDT by runningbear

Judge tells Peterson jury to keep quiet

Article Last Updated: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 3:39:53 AM PST

Judge tells Peterson jury to keep quiet

REDWOOD CITY -- The judge in the Scott Peterson double-murder trial Monday warned all of the trial participants not to talk about the case to the media.

Judge Alfred Delucchi was responding to stories that surfaced at the end of last week, when a representative of the Modesto Police Department publicly defended Detective Al Brocchini, who has been the subject of harsh criticism by Peterson's lawyer Mark Geragos during his time on the witness stand.

"This has to stop. Go tell the chief he's going to have to sit on his people," Delucchi told a Modesto police captain. .........

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The Peterson Trial

MONDAY


Judge Alfred Delucchi scolded Modesto police Monday.

Lead defense attorney Mark Geragos continued his quest to show that Modesto police zeroed in on his client, Scott Peterson, while ignoring other credible leads that poured in after 27-year-old Laci Peterson was reported missing.

First Geragos pointed to Kim McGregor, a neighbor who admitted to police that she stole a video camera, several jackets and Laci Peterson's Social Security card from the Petersons' Covena Avenue home.

He also suggested that Amber Frey, Scott Peterson's former girlfriend, held back some taped phone calls from authorities after agreeing to secretly record her conversations with Scott.

The suggestions came during a wide-ranging cross-examination of Detective Al Brocchini, who took the witness stand for a fourth day.

Also, Superior Court Judge Alfred Delucchi released dozens ........

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Defense turns to other suspects


The judge in the Peterson trial released photos Monday, including this one of the rags Scott Peterson said he took out of the washing machine when he returned from fishing Dec. 24, 2002.

Defense turns to other suspects


Evidence photo released Monday by the judge in the Peterson trial.


Evidence photo released Monday by the judge in the Peterson trial.

By JOHN COTÉ and SUSAN HERENDEEN
BEE STAFF WRITERS

Last Updated: June 29, 2004, 05:31:25 AM PDT

REDWOOD CITY -- Kim McGregor appeared to be infatuated with Scott Peterson, and she robbed his home after his wife disappeared.

Monday, Peterson's defense team pointed to the Peterson neighbor as an indication that police ignored other suspects in the missing-person case that turned into a double homicide.

Lead attorney Mark Geragos also suggested that Peterson's former girlfriend, Amber Frey -- after she agreed to secretly record her conversations with Peterson -- did not reveal some of the calls.

The questioning about McGregor and Frey came as Geragos cross-examined Modesto police Detective Al Brocchini for a third day. The defense scored a blow toward the end of last week when Brocchini admitted that he "excised" a key piece of information from a police report.

Sgt. Ed Steele came to Brocchini's defense Friday in an interview with The Associated Press, violating a gag order in the case. This led to a warning -- but no sanctions -- from Superior Court Judge Alfred Delucchi to the Police Department.

Delucchi reminded all of the participants that the order issued by Stanislaus County Judge Al Girolami before the trial began forbids not only the attorneys and police from commenting on the case but also any witnesses who have been subpoenaed, including family members of either Scott or Laci Peterson. The judge said that while he did not want to be a "policeman," he would not hesitate to use his authority to prevent anyone involved in the trial from talking to the media.

"If it doesn't stop, I'm going to have to do something ...........

(Excerpt) Read more at sanmateocountytimes.com ...


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anybody watching greta?


201 posted on 06/29/2004 7:12:58 PM PDT by fiesti (Terri deserves life---Terrisfight.org)
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To: Devil_Anse

Good Lord, will the twists and turns never end. I was on Websleuths today but decided to skip the thread on Kim.


202 posted on 06/29/2004 7:16:41 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (IAll us Western Canuks belong South!!!)
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To: sissyjane

I didn't read it quite that way. It says with anyone else who is receiving payment such as a hired TV anchor???? Maybe I'm wrong but they didn't seem to think so on WS.


203 posted on 06/29/2004 7:18:45 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (IAll us Western Canuks belong South!!!)
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To: fiesti
Yea-

She said my advise for the defense move for mistrial over the introduction of prejudicial hearsay. That this can never be diffused.
204 posted on 06/29/2004 7:19:15 PM PDT by juzcuz
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To: Devil_Anse
A different Kim. From a site with everything you want to know.

Kim Brown (Kimberly Sue Brown) 33, Charged with conspiracy and unauthorized credit card use for using stolen credit cards to pay for a hotel room while pretending to be related to Laci Peterson; pled guilty on November 4, 2003, and sentenced to 3 years in prison; resident of Modesto.

Case Info

205 posted on 06/29/2004 7:21:04 PM PDT by RGSpincich
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To: juzcuz

the judge let it in don't know how he could declare a mistrial


206 posted on 06/29/2004 7:21:07 PM PDT by fiesti (Terri deserves life---Terrisfight.org)
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To: Canadian Outrage

He's not to discuss anything conerning the trial with anyone receiving payment. All these CTV anchors are paid people and they are having him on their shows to discuss the trial!!


207 posted on 06/29/2004 7:24:09 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (IAll us Western Canuks belong South!!!)
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To: fiesti
Yes, watching Greta now and am so sick of Bernie Grimm continously trying to be the comic instead of what he was hired for, or the former police detective who changes his opinions as often as his underwear.

I missed what Greta said about MG having a basis for a mistrial with the bombshell today. Did you happen to catch her reasoning?

208 posted on 06/29/2004 7:28:24 PM PDT by StarFan
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To: fiesti

I am watching Greta...she even suggested Geragos ask for a mistrial because the body diposal story is so prejudicial because it draws such a perfect picture of what happened to the body of Laci the jurors have viewed.... and the bell can't be unrung, even though it was pointed out that Broncchini did not find the tip credible.

Said the two lawyers had to be admonished by judge as they were so heated and acting like schoolboys.

They are complaining about Scott's co worker's testimony about discussion of sexual positions that he found so distasteful he left the table when they were dining...

Want them to get off the "Scott is a cad obsession"...We have yet to see why it could be relevent.

Seems the prosecutor was on fire today but they still criticize the nitty griity he is putting in.

All in all...I say Geragos opened a door and it came back to hit him in the face hard.


209 posted on 06/29/2004 7:33:59 PM PDT by MEG33 (John Kerry's been AWOL for two decades on issues of National Security)
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To: StarFan

#207


210 posted on 06/29/2004 7:34:53 PM PDT by MEG33 (John Kerry's been AWOL for two decades on issues of National Security)
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To: RGSpincich

Thanks RG - that's a comprehensive site. It's amazing how many MAJOR mistakes the media report as the truth!!


211 posted on 06/29/2004 7:40:04 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (IAll us Western Canuks belong South!!!)
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To: MEG33

Well reported Meg!!


212 posted on 06/29/2004 7:42:15 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (IAll us Western Canuks belong South!!!)
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To: MEG33

Thanks much. I knew she was upset that the hearsay testimony included 'duct tape' but didn't understand the basis for a mistrial. I'm not mistaken didn't the Judge allow it in?


213 posted on 06/29/2004 7:44:47 PM PDT by StarFan
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To: StarFan

I read up the thread that he informed Geragos about opening the door...but Geragos could demand a hearing behind closed doors and still ask...probably will to preserve the record for appeal...

I forgot to add in my review that Feiger thinks neither the Laci at the warehouse witness nor the buddy he told about body disposal will be asked to testify....(just reporting..not deciding on my part!)


214 posted on 06/29/2004 7:51:06 PM PDT by MEG33 (John Kerry's been AWOL for two decades on issues of National Security)
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To: MEG33

I agree with Feiger. This so called witness of Laci IN Scotts warehouse has turned out to be a big ppfffffffffffftt!!


215 posted on 06/29/2004 7:59:58 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (IAll us Western Canuks belong South!!!)
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To: MEG33

I hope when Shawn Sibley testifies that she states that "Peterson" gave her the creeps as was reported in a NE article I think. Or it may have been a TV show. In any event it was reported that she didn't like him much.


216 posted on 06/29/2004 8:03:20 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (IAll us Western Canuks belong South!!!)
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To: MEG33

They are complaining about Scott's co worker's testimony about discussion of sexual positions that he found so distasteful he left the table when they were dining...
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Oh, Lord....


217 posted on 06/29/2004 8:22:34 PM PDT by juzcuz
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To: juzcuz

peeling away layer by layer, the REAL Scott Peterson is being exposed and it isn't pretty!! He's a horrible man.


218 posted on 06/29/2004 8:25:20 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (IAll us Western Canuks belong South!!!)
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To: Canadian Outrage
I don't understand why the pros are going that way. Just introduce Sibley, and Amber and get on with it. Why delve into sex positions. Unless, he was into some kind of fantasy bondage something that has to do with the way laci's body was found, maybe???
219 posted on 06/29/2004 8:34:27 PM PDT by juzcuz
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To: juzcuz

It's showing his bad character j.!! Every bit of lies, every bit of dirt, makes him a little less likable by the Jury. I heard Johnny Cochran say on LKL, You want the Jury to LIKE your client but once lies, affairs, etc. start piling up, it gets hard."" Peterson is a Disgusting man. A man that watched Bestiality, all other hardcore porn etc. He's a sicko!!


220 posted on 06/29/2004 8:37:12 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (IAll us Western Canuks belong South!!!)
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