Would You Cross Examine, or Question, Sybrina Fulton ? (Poll and Thoughts)

The Conservative Treehouse ^ | July 4, 2013 | Sundance

[Uncle Chip]

Just some things for Sybrina Fulton to think about as she contemplates the testimony she will deliver tomorrow.

[TheCipher]

"Was Trayvon considered a good boy. Was he ever in trouble ? "

Of course the prosecution would object, the judge would sustain the objection, but the question would be in the minds of the jurors "Why did the prosecution object to that question ? "

[DCBryan1]

MOM: "When was the last time that Trayvon moved into your house?"

"Why didn't you or Trayvons gangbanger baby daddy call or be concerned about Trayvons wherabouts as his body was assuming room temperature in the morgue?"

[DCBryan1]

"Has Trayvon ever been in a fight before?"

"Has he ever been suspended from school?"

"Did you know who "No_LIMIT_NIGGA!" is?

[The Working Man]

Good questions.

How often did you see Trayvon when he was living with his father and step-mother for fourteen years? Once a week, twice a week? Summers only? Or did he live to far away to make it an easy trip to see him on any sort of regular basis.

[don-o]

Too much potential down side in a rigorous cross exam, imo. Ask her one question: : "Where were you on the night that TM was shot?"

Maybe ask a couple of questions to elicit objections from the pros so that the defense can sear into the jurors that her testimony is irrelevant to the guilt or innocence of George Zimmerman.

Trying to impeach this witness would hurt the defense just about any way you cut it.

[Iron Munro]

"Was Trayvon considered a good boy. Was he ever in trouble?"

He was a good boy - loved his mama,
Loved fightin' and Skittles too.
He was a good boy - Like Obama's son.
Loved Beat Downs, hated Crackers too.

[Forrestfire]

Good questions, but the defense can only ask questions on cross about items brought up during during direct, and even these nits are probably smart enough to not give the defense any openings!! However I would love for her to supply “Character Witness” comments, which would then open up Travons true character to examination!!

[ElkGroveDan]

How much did he weigh when he was born?

[mac_truck]

I don’t think Sybrina Fulton will testify tomorrow, but if she does...

Q: Why didn’t you contact police immediately once you discovered the identity of the young woman who claimed to be on the phone with Trayvon Martin the night he died?

Q: Did you instruct, coerce, or otherwise influence the testimony of this young woman?

Q: Whose decision was it to interview this young woman in the living room of your home in your presence?

[offduty]

I am surprised the prosecution is even putting her on the stand. If she “identifies” the voice as being Trayvon’s, why wouldn’t the defense be able to introduce the expert’s opinion that the voices are unrecognizable?

If I were the prosecution, I’d never put her in a position to destroy what little case I have by trying to get her id the voice. All she has to do is say something that reflects on Trayvon being a good son and the dam will burst for the prosecution. Too much bad...not enough good...to call her.

[DCBryan1]

[Uncle Chip]

You’re right however wouldn’t it be interesting if after Sybrina, the state rests its case, and then the first person the defense calls for its case is Sybrina —

[cherry]

hasn’t Syb been in the courtroom all this time?....why was she allowed in the courtroom while Z’s parents weren’t because they were going to testify?....maybe I’m confused as usual...

[Uncle Chip]

Q: The signature on the Letter that Diamond Eugene gave you — was her signature printed or was it written in cursive???

[RummyChick]

MOM has an unsealed redacted copy of the parent’s settlement

If he chose to...he could call her to the stand and talk about how she changed her story and that she has a financial bias.

Of course, he probably won’t do it because it would take great skill with HIGH RISK.

rumors are that it it more like 1.5 -1.75 million.

Crump probably got 1/3 of that

[MinuteGal]

I've long suspected the State was trying to throw this case for several political reasons.

If it puts mommie dearest on the stand, my opinion will be confirmed.

There's little benefit to her taking the stand outside of trying to curry sympathy from the jurors....to the contrary, the risk of her saying just ONE no-no thing that provides an opening for the defense is ENORMOUS.

I hope the prosecution calls her, hah.

Leni

[Uncle Chip]

Florida law permits parents of victim’s family to be in the courtroom even if they are to testify.

[Cboldt]

O'Mara will go gentle on Sybrina on cross exam. I think he'll ask when was the last time she saw him, heard him; how many days in the last two years did Trayvon live with her; who was in the room when the 911 call was played, who in that group was first to ID the voice as Trayvon's.

That's it. That's all I'd ask. All focused on basis for knowing the voice, and on any taint that might attach due to group hearing of the 911 call.

Then, when the state rests, I expect the defense will move for judgment of acquittal. That motion is probably 95% drafted, right now. It'll be summarily denied by Nelson.

The first witnesses I would put on the stand for the defense would be Zimmerman's parents, for screamer ID. After that, they can come into the courtroom.

[Cboldt]

-- I've long suspected the State was trying to throw this case for several political reasons. --

It just looks like that because the evidence doesn't support the charge. I think the state is doing everything within its power to destroy Zimmerman, and that is a far cry from attempting to "throw" the case.