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)
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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.
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.
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!???
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.
how about Judge Judy?
Great pic.
If riots I’m good. I have Mizuno three iron. I’ll put a divot an inch deep in any skull.
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.
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.
Great theory, except the jury was out, so they possibly missed it.
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.
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’.
She’ll probably be replacing Ruthie Ginsburg!
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.
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
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.
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