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"Did you see the transcript of his antics in the Courtroom in the Michael Peterson case?"

I have read the article. That is what he does. That is how he teaches(yes teaches) the jury and holds their attention. He acts the same way now as he did 20 years ago. THAT IS HIS SCHTICK.

But you know what I think, my friend? I think if Dr Lee was testifying for the proseution in the Peterson trials you would love him and his accent. Am I correct? BE HONEST NOW!....;-)

Ray

Ray, I don't challenge any of Dr. Lee's phenomenal knowledge and expertise in his area. I don't know if you read the same part as was transcribed to me. It was terrible and even the CourtTV reporters made comment as to such. They said he was unprepared, kept saying "it wasn't my job", He admitted he had viewed none of the actual evidence, he made jokes about inappropriate things. I can't remember by heart but I will write it down and post it to you. They reported that he was several times flustered. Had to admit that his take was only supposition and could not really be proven. On and On. It shocked me. I did not respect his testimony in the Simpson case. Yes, he can be likeable and he is obviously a teacher and so probably does use cards and demonstrates his points. However in the Simpson case, his bottom line was that little demonstration which said Nothing of value. He clearly tries to endear himself with the Jury. That's fine too. I just felt in the Simpson case that I would have had a tremendous amount of respect for him if he had just refused to testify. He really didn't add any specific medical or crimonology substance by his statements. It was just speaking to a Jury that was prepared to buy anything anyway and saying Something is not right means What?. As to his broken English. I don't think I'm alone in thinking that a man as intelligent as him and who has been in the USA for such a long time, really should speak better English. It is often difficult to listen to him. Some of my words such as stupid were not meant in reference to his intelligence. Perhaps the broken English is part of the SCHTICK, I don't know. I am sure he's done a great job in many cases. But you know Ray, when a mortal man is constantly put on a pedestal and puffed up all the time - is it not possible for that mortal man to become a little full of himself?? I think it is. I do know, and appreciate, that Cyril Wecht was been hired by the Defense in a big case, flew across the Country to examine the evidence, refused to testify because he did not agree with what was expected for him to say, and flew all the way back and refused the fee. NEVER at any time, have I ever suggested that anybody working in these cases should not be paid. I don't know where you got that impression. I usually appreciate your posts Ray, but I was sincerely shocked at your postto me a couple of days ago. I wasn't quite sure why you chose me to lash out at, the thread was full of the same thing from others. Perhaps I just stepped on your last nerve, I don't know. In any event, let's just forget it. Lynn

One more thing. If he were testifying for the Peterson case and told the truth I would LOVE him - I can't say I would Love his accent. I work in the Law and I do know how some of the games are played. I really really respect those who view the "evidence", test the evidence, keep and open mind and be prepared to testify truthfully and Not manipulatively. Regardless of where the chips may fall. HONEST!!