I see that many of the Freepers here and on WebSleuths are definitely tuned in and most knowledgable on this matter(and the fact that the tabloids and the MSM latch on to the most inane things and totally miss the important testimony). But as learned as many here are, it all boils down to whether the jury buys Geragos' spin. That is what I am most concerned about. Is the prosecution sealing the deal?
Devil_Anse, you what are your thoughts? Do you think they have made the case so far?
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More info..The prelim is under "When"
They've stumbled at times. But I really think they've at least impressed the jurors that they can keep their cool. You never hear of the prosecutors going into screaming fits in the courtroom, whereas Geragos does that at least once a week. Actually, Geragos does that every time some evidence comes out that is glaringly damaging to his client, such as the time a police officer testified that during the first evening (of the day she disappeared) at Scott's house, Scott at one point hurled a flashlight to the ground and cursed when cops made some mundane request of him.
It is likely that the jury foreman will be this guy who has both a law degree and a medical degree. He is said to take copious notes. At first it unsettled me that there was such a person on the jury--I mean, who can trust someone who inflicts THAT much school on himself? But now I think this guy is looking pretty convinced, from reports we hear.
There is a summary of the jurors' respective backgrounds at the courttv.com website. The apparent problem juror for the prosecution is a fireman/paramedic, No. 6. (Surprising, since that type is usually pretty level-headed.) This guy sometimes refuses to look at witnesses, and makes facial expressions like he feels displeased.
I really, really think that the prosecution is winning over some or most of these jurors. I hear that they almost all seemed to warm to Amber, even No. 6 (a little bit).
I think it will either be a conviction or a hung jury. Previously, I imagine some jurors may have felt some sympathy for Scott, a clean-cut young man who may have reminded them of a son or grandson. But NOT after hearing him on those tapes.