Posted on 07/02/2013 5:16:14 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
Today, July 2nd, is DAY #17 (of 4th week) State of Florida V. George Zimmerman case.
Today Detective Chris Serino will be back on the stand. [Yesterday ended] on the stand with Chris Serino, who was the lead investigator for the Sanford Police Department on the Trayyvon Martin shooting.
Defense counsel Mark O’Mara led cross-examination with his usual consummate skill, obtaining responses from this witness–remember, the State’s witness–that all but completely guts the State’s charge in this case.
Among the key revelations so far: Zimmerman was always completely cooperative, open, and straightforward with all the police investigators over many weeks of multiple interviews, both in person at the police station and phone. The sense given is that Zimmerman demonstrated endless patience. (continue reading summary)
(Excerpt) Read more at theconservativetreehouse.com ...
Serino tried to trip Z up in his questioning (day 2 transcripts?) about television, and wanting to be a cop.
Zimmerman’s reply was something like “Well, I have a nephew in prison and he writes me. He talks about how he wished as a kid he had been helped more. I mentor 2 kids. They don’t like the cops. I figured maybe I could help these kids - kids used to look up to cops.”
It sounded like Z wanted to be a Sheriff Taylor rather than a Deputy Fife itching to use his gun.
See my 1516. Yes, he did want to be a cop - for honorable reasons.
That Z fired only once is key. Someone eager to shoot would have turned Trayvon into Swiss cheese.
I’m sure the class GZ took would have covered many other statutes besides SYG. So unless they can produce a paper he wrote on the subject, or a test in which he answered several questions on SYG correctly, then I think it won’t be an issue. No one should be expected to retain or recall everything they were taught in a class like this.
And you live in Florida and have a CCW?
>> SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD, which is a theological, biblical doctrine
Oh, it’s more than a doctrine... it’s the *only* reality.
>> the “offense” will request dropping charges.
That might not be good for Z... because they could bring him up again on the same charges. Or St. Trayvon’s parents’ shyster could drag him into a civil case.
Much better to get a “directed verdict” of not guilty from the judge (not gonna happen, probably) — or a “not guilty” verdict from the jury.
Thought:
MOM is doing a masterful job of asking each witness connected to LEO how they became involved; why they became involved; if they liked their job etc etc.
All these wanna be cops have had a dream and had worked to make that dream come true. Z was in the process of doing the same.
To protect your family ( which prompted him to get a gun) and your community is a calling he heard.
Mom will do ok with the prof if not hit it out of the club house !
Not guilty .....what was the question ? .......:o)
Stay safe Buckeye !
If you notice my absence tomorrow, it is not because I won’t be watching the trial.
I will, but think I will go to other more “civil” forums to avoid the bickering, name-calling and “shouting” here.
It is a shame that this has happened to my very long time favorite, first to “go-to” site, but it has.
Most of you know why. I will miss the good posters, but am too old to put up with this nonsense. I guess it is what happens when a site gets too popular.
noooo! You place some of the better posts here. You MUST stay!
>> I’m going to guess there are no precedents that fit a wrongful prosecution situation - truly innocent person taken into court with no evidence contrary to his claim.
Water in the toaster, indeed. :-)
Since the two students he tutored and this reason to get involved was brought up does the prosecution have to bring these two young men to the stand or be shown to try to hide the fact in defense ?
Her background sounded oh, so glib, with so much 'name-dropping' of her "important" former government, medical, law enforcement, etc. employers that it was all too much to be true.
Well, what I'm trying to make a point about is that her employment record could very well be true....but I was wondering why was she was never in one place too long.
My antenna went up and I was longing to see something factual about this lady because I immediately heard her on the stand playing toady for Angela Corey and the anti-Zimmerman cabal in Corey's DA office.
Thanks, Nauti Nurse, for your post with the VERY INTERESTING and illuminating link!
Leni
And isn’t it not unreasonable for someone to have interest in serving his community in a law enforcement fashion, such as starting a neighborhood watch program, without going so far as becoming a cop?
If someone is prowling my neighborhood in a suspicious manner (say, peeking in windows on a rainy evening while wearing identity-concealing clothing and walking abnormally), I’m going to observe, call the police, and even inquire his intentions. I’m not a cop wannabe in any insulting sense, I’m just concerned about my neighborhood (hey, my family is part thereof and at risk from this guy!) and not going to cower when a little polite inquisitiveness can deter harmful intent.
OK so Chris Farley is not dead, he’s a Drag Queen Judge in Sanford Florida.
>> I’m behind in following the thread. Can’t seem to keep up!
I’m hoping this bodes well for the jury staying attentive.
I’m on the edge of my seat, and I’m having a tough time keeping up — and I’m not even seeing it firsthand, but through the eyes of my fellow FReepers.
I’m finding the whole thing fascinating (if a bit disgusting).
LMAO good one.
I believe that as well. Of course we know not all believe and know what we do.
You hit it.
It gives her the out to say” That big bump on his head is not what the Doctor’s Assitant observed because, I, can’t see it” or “that’s his skull bone”.
I heard she was relieved of a position somewhere else but cannot find proof.
What do you have on that?
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