Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

BREAKING: Zimmerman Judge Rules Out Audio Experts
TTAG ^ | JUNE 22, 2013 | Robert Farago

Posted on 06/22/2013 9:24:04 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER

“In a major blow for the prosecution in the George Zimmerman case, a judge on Saturday barred the testimony of two audio experts who suggested that a taped 911 call indicated Trayvon Martin was crying out for help during the violent struggle that ended with a gunshot,”

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


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: braking; florida; georgezimmerman; mistrial; notbreakingnews; testimony; trayvonmartin; trial; zimmerman
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 61-8081-100101-120121-130 next last
To: dfwgator
The defense will roll the SYG hearing to bar civil suits into this trial.

After the state presents their ‘no evidence’ case against Zimmerman, the defense will make a motion to toss the case on SYG and self defense.

81 posted on 06/22/2013 12:41:40 PM PDT by Beagle8U (Free Republic -- One stop shopping ....... It's the Conservative Super WalMart for news .)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 78 | View Replies]

To: Redmen4ever

According to one of the legal analysts, once the jury is sworn in (this one has been), jeopardy is now attached and any result where Zimmerman goes free would be final.


82 posted on 06/22/2013 12:46:14 PM PDT by RightFighter (It was all for nothing.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 49 | View Replies]

To: Tula Git

They wouldn’t open that door, the prosecution will probably try to push someone other than their ‘expert’ witnesses into saying that Martin is the screamer and then the defense can squash that testimony using what the judge is allowing them to say.

I believe that any attempt by the prosecution to present any witness declaring that is Martin’s voice can and will be disallowed by the defense objecting to it.

The defense’s testimony that the voice can’t be identified has already passed the judges review and has already been accepted by her as allowable.


83 posted on 06/22/2013 12:48:15 PM PDT by dglang
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 70 | View Replies]

To: dglang

Correct. There’s no reason for the defense to call witnesses to dispute evidence the prosecution is barred from putting on, though.


84 posted on 06/22/2013 12:53:53 PM PDT by ArmstedFragg (hoaxy dopey changey)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 80 | View Replies]

To: dglang

The parent’s testimony that it’s Martin and Zimmerman’s parents testimony that it’s George will both be admissible and probably offered.


85 posted on 06/22/2013 12:56:32 PM PDT by ArmstedFragg (hoaxy dopey changey)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 83 | View Replies]

To: Marcella
I think that’s true. A “not guilty” means that city burns and likely other cities burn, too, due to Sharpton and Jackson wanting cities to burn over the whole country.

Ad the muslim illegal alien in the oval office into that mix.

86 posted on 06/22/2013 1:00:11 PM PDT by SilverMine (ever member of congress should be horse whipped)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 66 | View Replies]

To: SWAMPSNIPER

This is a good move.

The defense can hire “experts” who will say anything for money.

Best to leave this confusing issue out of it altogether!


87 posted on 06/22/2013 1:04:14 PM PDT by miserare (Fire Eric Holder!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SWAMPSNIPER

I look at it the other way...the defense experts would have creamed the prosecution’s expert.


88 posted on 06/22/2013 1:07:08 PM PDT by stylin19a (Obama -> Fredo smart)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: miserare

So does the State. I would believe the defense before I would the State. I havs seen what the State of Florida has done to an innocent man, one George Zimmerman.


89 posted on 06/22/2013 1:07:16 PM PDT by sport
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 87 | View Replies]

To: YankeeReb
Exactly right, and if Zimmerman is found not guilty I'd give 50-50 odds that the fraud in the WH makes another comment about the case. Just to fan the flames.

I would make it 100 to 0 odds.

Look, let me say it nice and plain, Bush and the Congress, the courts and the press, the military and the Republic hating unions of this country, hate the USA, they hate it with a passion, they hate it so much that they allowed an illegal alien to first become a US Senator and then take over and occupy the Oval Office.

They, all those named above, want to destroy the country so as to take over and cash in on it's natural resources. They, all those listed above, know they can't disarm us, they know they can't conquer us, so they need us to kill each other off, it is called forced civil war and revolution.

If the Zimmerman case won't get blacks opely attacking and fighting Hispanics in the streets, they will find another way, but start a civil war they will.

Question is, are you and your family ready.

90 posted on 06/22/2013 1:07:34 PM PDT by SilverMine (ever member of congress should be horse whipped)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 33 | View Replies]

To: sport

I hate to sound prejudiced, but it’s an all-female jury.

Best to leave complicated testimony out of it.

;) (Ready for incoming!)


91 posted on 06/22/2013 1:08:54 PM PDT by miserare (Fire Eric Holder!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 89 | View Replies]

To: Sacajaweau
"IIRC, the defense wants the tape to be heard...

If I understood correctly the tape can still be played, but NO expert witnesses can testify.

92 posted on 06/22/2013 1:13:06 PM PDT by Spunky
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 56 | View Replies]

To: SWAMPSNIPER

If I had a son he’d look like Zimmerman.


93 posted on 06/22/2013 1:15:08 PM PDT by SENTINEL (Kneel down to God. Stand up to tyrants. STICK TO YOUR GUNS !)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: miserare

I agree. And it was, I believe, by design. The verdict will be based on emotion, and fear.


94 posted on 06/22/2013 1:15:54 PM PDT by sport
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 91 | View Replies]

To: SWAMPSNIPER

I didn’t realize the judge is female too.
Is Zimmerman the only male involved in this trial?


95 posted on 06/22/2013 1:32:57 PM PDT by gitmo ( If your theology doesn't become your biography it's useless.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SWAMPSNIPER

96 posted on 06/22/2013 2:15:42 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (I'll raise $2million for Sarah Palin's next run. What'll you do?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...

Thanks SWAMPSNIPER.
a judge on Saturday barred the testimony of two audio experts who suggested that a taped 911 call indicated Trayvon Martin was crying out for help

97 posted on 06/22/2013 2:38:35 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (McCain or Romney would have been worse, if you're a dumb ass.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: SWAMPSNIPER

The FBI said the tape was inconclusive... as far as ‘experts’ - who ever hires them gets to hear what they want to hear. The FBI has the best equipment - the best people - and they said it couldn’t be determined...


98 posted on 06/22/2013 2:42:08 PM PDT by GOPJ (... liberal anger - - the privileged wheeze of entitled brats ... Greenfield)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: House Atreides
"The defense audio experts were honest and testified that it was impossible to identify the “screamer” based upon the poor quality of the recording and the few split seconds available for analysis."

I also agree that it is impossible to identify a screamer. My mom was mugged in the vestibule of her building. She screamed while this was happening. My apartment was right next to the vestibule. I heard the scream,threw my cat off my lap and rushed into the hall. NEVER EVER would I have guessed that it was my mom screaming. Never. It was a pitch I had never heard come out of her in all the years I've lived at home.

Even if they have an excellent and long recording, I do not believe that a screamer can be identified unless words are spoken.

99 posted on 06/22/2013 3:25:16 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: a fool in paradise
"Maybe John Edwards can channel the spirit of Trayvon as he did in trial lawyer cases about dead children."

You're funny.

Will spirit of trayvon tell the truth?

100 posted on 06/22/2013 3:28:42 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 48 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 61-8081-100101-120121-130 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson