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Judge Confronts Zimmerman in Testy Exchange
The National Review ^ | July 10, 2013 | Dimitrios Halikias

Posted on 07/10/2013 5:57:39 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

(VIDEO-AT-LINK)

A hostile exchange took place in the courtroom today where George Zimmerman is on trial for second degree murder as Judge Debra Nelson questioned the defendant about his plans to testify.

Nelson reminded Zimmerman that he has the “absolute right to remain silent” if he so desires and proceeded to ask him whether he was prepared to testify. Defense attorney Don West twice objected to the question, but was overruled by Nelson, who explained, “The court is entitled to inquire if Mr. Zimmerman’s determination [sic] as to whether or not he wants to testify.”

The judge then began asking Zimmerman how much time he requires to determine whether or not he would like to testify. West again objected to the question and asked for more time to speak with his client, prompting Judge Nelson to raise her voice and exclaim, “Your objection is overruled!”

The tension escalated as another of Zimmerman’s defense attorneys, Mark O’Mara, was overheard asking under his breath, “What is going on?”(continued)

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


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: debranelson; florida; trayvon; zimmerman
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To: ScottinVA
I’m getting the idea she knows the prosecution is failing and is under pressure to get a win for the team.

You must now only be starting to pay attention because it's been that way from the get-go. This "judge" has it in for Zimmerman. She, like every other Obama supporter heard the dog whistle when Obama said "if I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon."

Obama never had to say "convict the white boy!" ....they all knew exactly what he meant.

41 posted on 07/10/2013 7:00:56 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

She probably knows that the jury is going to acquit him so she was hoping he would take the stand and somehow blow it and save the prosecution.


42 posted on 07/10/2013 7:15:04 PM PDT by albionin
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Oh man!

I have been watching the Zimmerman show. Chris Farley is playing a female judge. I thought this had to be made years ago before he died. It is a REAL trial? Really!???


43 posted on 07/10/2013 7:24:21 PM PDT by isthisnickcool (NO MORE IRS!)
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To: RummyChick
dont think the jury was there

That is most likely a definite. It's not unusual for the judge to inquire of the defense before they rest if they intend to call the defendant, but what she did was way over the line. For what purpose, other than to harass and intimidate Zimmerman, I have no idea.

44 posted on 07/10/2013 7:35:06 PM PDT by PistolPaknMama
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To: dennisw

how about Judge Judy?


45 posted on 07/10/2013 7:38:14 PM PDT by tankrlm
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To: LyinLibs

Great pic.

If riots I’m good. I have Mizuno three iron. I’ll put a divot an inch deep in any skull.


46 posted on 07/10/2013 7:57:39 PM PDT by PA-RIVER
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To: palmer

If the prosecution even mentions the fact that Zimmerman did not take the stand, it is immediate grounds for refusal.

The State cannot even mention the fact that the defendant does not take the stand.


47 posted on 07/10/2013 8:09:42 PM PDT by dpa5923 (Small minds talk about people, normal minds talk about events, great minds talk about ideas.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
I heard Gretta going off about this... and when someone as levelheaded as Gretta goes off... wow. That video at the link.... HOLY SCHNIKEYS... My jaw dropped as soon as the judge coerced him to take an oath and swore him in AS A WITNESS.

If this is CRYSTAL clear a violation of his 5A rights... I don't know what else is... she may as well have strapped him down to answer her questions and waterboarded him.

Outrageous. F***ING OUTRAGEOUS!

In other news... once again something seems wonky with FR not showing all of a thread... yes my computer is plugged in.

48 posted on 07/10/2013 8:20:22 PM PDT by Rodamala
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To: norwaypinesavage
I think it's a little different. I think she wanted to embarrass Zimmerman in front of the jury in order to point out to the jury that those who don't testify are often hiding their own guilt. The jury could not possibly have missed this exchange.

Great theory, except the jury was out, so they possibly missed it.

49 posted on 07/10/2013 8:27:13 PM PDT by MileHi ( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
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To: Moonman62

the only reason to swear in someone in court is AS A WITNESS. Georg should have been prepared for this and immediately invoked his 5A right at the first question even before being forced to take any oath. I hope this goes somewhere, I really do.


50 posted on 07/10/2013 8:27:31 PM PDT by Rodamala
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To: gotribe

Yes the Obamafia utilizing every lever of power from the EPA to the NSA. It appears few are able to resist. Sometimes I’m glad I’m ‘not worth the bullet’.


51 posted on 07/10/2013 8:33:08 PM PDT by pluvmantelo (After Bush & Obama, surely most people agree, the Excutive must be curtailed!)
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To: Timber Rattler

She’ll probably be replacing Ruthie Ginsburg!


52 posted on 07/10/2013 9:11:50 PM PDT by lu shissler (ecause)
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To: Dallas59
Doesn’t this violate Zimmermans 5th Amendment rights?
53 posted on 07/11/2013 3:22:02 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: usconservative
You must now only be starting to pay attention because it's been that way from the get-go.

No.. I've been tuned to this from the start... what I've noticed is the judge's actions have been more overt as the trial draws to a close.

That statement by Obama was despicable... that in itself is grounds for a successful appeal if Zimmerman is somehow convicted.

54 posted on 07/11/2013 5:05:35 AM PDT by ScottinVA ( Liberal is to patriotism as Kermit Gosnell is to neonatal care.)
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To: ScottinVA

I have no doubt she has been pressured to wrap this up.
I also think someone is telling her when she needs to pull back.

West went off on her Tuesday night about overtaxing them . There is case law -Ferrer- that it can be grounds for appeal.

Yesterday she decided to make the hours more amenable today and tomorrow.

She has twice applied for Florida Supreme Court.

I wonder if she has been promised anything


55 posted on 07/11/2013 5:20:56 AM PDT by RummyChick
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To: ScottinVA

I think the judge has been a bitch on wheels from the get go. This new thing about charging Zimmerman with child abuse surprised even me.

Agree, Zimmerman has MULTIPLE grounds for appeal should he lose. This judge just keeps changing the rules, no way a conviction would stand on appeal.


56 posted on 07/11/2013 12:34:41 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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