Posted on 07/09/2013 7:48:06 PM PDT by kristinn
The second degree murder trial of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin took a bizarre turn tonight as the judge presiding over the case stormed out of her courtroom over the objections of defense attorneys.
Judge Nelson had heard several hours of after hours arguments on proposed defense evidence and witnesses.
As the 10 o'clock hour drew near, Nelson announced the court would be in recess until 8 a.m. tomorrow, prompting objections from defense attorneys O'Mara and West that would not give them time to prepare for the day. Nelson told them she didn't want the jury to have to wait like they did this morning. As West complained that he physically could not keep up the pace the judge was forcing on the defense Nelson bolted from her chair and stormed out of the courtroom.
The entire 16 minutes of the YouTube video of the end of today's session is worth watching. Advance to the last few minutes, about 14:00, for the fireworks.
Video posted by "The Count."
At least one occurrence of a Defense witness being in the courtroom on inappropriate days. Could have tainted his testimony. Defense maintains they were days that didn't contain any testimony relevant to his. Prosecution maintains the Defense needs to be taken out and shot, then drawn and quartered for good measure. Judge took it under advisement and moved on.
Also, earlier on this thread asked what data from the phone was withheld by the prosecution. The video showed the defense complaining, but did not provide information on what it was.
All the cell phone data was withheld by the prosecution until June 3 (I think I heard West say), which was about three days before Jury Selection started. It was a massive data dump and the Defense claimed then they needed more time just to see what the texting history was. They were able to go to trial with the phone call logs, but that's about all, so they had to start without this proffered witness. Now, the expert witness for the Defense has produced extremely valuable information concerning the fighting capabilities and proclivities of one Trayvon Martin. Defense claims obstruction from the prosecution resulting in loss of Zimmerman's constitutional rights, the Prosecution claims the Defense can have a stout glass of Bourbon before they go the firing squad, even though they're a bunch of meany doody-heads. Bernie is just that great of a guy.
That's when the "judge" got up and walked out in a snit. I assume she's taking the Bourbon, then the rest of the proffers, under advisement.
Did that help?
Lol...You’re such a riot.
TM had a secret file that one could only get to with two passwords. The file contained pornogrophy which was still there but had been wiped of the text and pictures that dealt with his fighting , trying to get a gun and drug use. The possession of the phone supposedly went from LEO to the DA.
Otoh CRUMb got DD name from papa Martin off the phone So the deposition yesterday may have been more enlightening then we know
The Prosecution published a couple of pics from the double secret
File in January. Soooo Sanctions have been filed against them. Withholding evidence
Well, that certainly would have been easier than the Googling, but sometimes I like to do my own leg work. I did look at your profile, in fact I did that at least a week ago, and recognized it when I clicked it just now. Good work there!
O.M.G.
Is this case due to have a verdict rendered by the end of this week? If so, the presence of the NAACP convention in the same town, will be like pouring gasoline on a raging fire.
I know that’s a photoshop, but I think it captures the evil in those three men perfectly.
Debra Steinberg Nelson is a Seminole County judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court in Florida. She was appointed by then-Governor Jeb Bush in May of 1999 (effective in June). Her current term expires in January of 2019.
Judge Nelson was assigned to the trial of George Zimmerman in August of 2012, after Judge Kenneth R. Lester, Jr. was removed at the request of the defense. Zimmerman is charged with shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, a case that has gained national attention.
Bet the defense could kick themselves now...
Thank you!! That’s what I said when I saw it! The defense should move to have Dee Dee’s whole testimony thrown out!
TY!
I put a link to a letter that I wrote Kelly, at the bottom of my profile.
I don’t know how to get it to print here or on profile so I just provided a link through a free host site.
He is very recognizable. He would have to hide .. either witness protection to something.
Sure and most men think with only one of their heads most of the time.
Both sexes have their pros/cons... But that doesn’t....
Crap, I’ve already forgotten what the original argument was....
But, anywho, you sound like you might need a Midol yourself!
;o)
That's pretty damned convenient for the Prosecution there. I wonder if they counted on the Defense being able to bring that stuff back? I'll bet the Defense knows when exactly when the files were deleted, too, and that may be a world-class evidence tampering scandal hurricane pointed at the DA. Heads may roll all the way to Bondi, maybe to the Governor.
BTW, I don't think the pressure on this "judge" is coming from Holder and his people. I think it's from Bondi and Scott.
you think GZ should trust the Gov to hide him?
Oh, I wouldn't be so sure of that. Lester was pretty bad too, if memory serves. And he was more capable, therefore more devious. This one is starting to look like she's about to fold up like a cheap suit.
DD may be the key to verify the phone. Remember her being questioned about texting him. She’s subject to recall
NAACP Nat’l. Convention starts Friday in Orlando which is very near to where this trial is going on. A perfect storm.
I suspect that is why this trial is being fast tracked.
David Bowie.
<< And why can’t two races see the same set of visuals, facts in this case in the same way? >>
I can answer that with 3 letters.
C.N.N.
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