Posted on 06/25/2013 9:59:18 AM PDT by MNDude
Prosecutors in the Florida murder trial of neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman will reveal a star witness for the first time on Tuesday, the girl Trayvon Martin was talking with in the last minutes of his life.
The teenage girl, known as Witness #8 until now, was due to testify about what Martin, the unarmed black 17-year-old shot and killed by Zimmerman last year, told her what he saw that night.
Identified in court on Monday only as Rachel, a friend of Martin from Miami, she received a running account about what was happening, starting when he noticed a man, Zimmerman, watching him in the gated central Florida community he was visiting.
Zimmerman, 29 and part Hispanic, was a neighborhood watch volunteer in the Retreat at Twin Lakes community in Sanford at the time of the February 26, 2012, killing. He has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and could face life imprisonment if convicted.
The racially charged case triggered civil rights protests and debates about the treatment of black Americans in the U.S. justice system, since police did not arrest Zimmerman for 44 days.
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
I’m sure that will be reliable testimony.
I’m not sure we have this linked anywhere but I’ve been watching the trial live here:
http://www.wtsp.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2384667563001
Real balanced reporting here, eh?
No mention of the fact that they questioned him at length, multiple times and came to the same conclusion which the evidence showed: a clear case of self defense.
The arrest was purely a result of pressure for political theater.
I predict that she will lie her ass off and the jurors will know it.
What will happen to our mystery girl?
Defense: I’d like to cross-examine the witness? Ms. ______, isn’t it true that you have perjured yourself numerous times at the direction of the prosecution?
The state had 3 DeeDees and they had to play rock-paper-scissors to see who would take the short straw.
Is her name Tawana Brawley?
I predict that she will lie her ass off and the jurors will know it.
I’m curious how this isn’t excluded as hearsay. It’s what Trayvon supposedly told her was happening.
little is known about her. Yet, it is a certainty that her integrity is impeccable, and she is a respected pillar of society.
More evidence of balance...Expelled student and Dad's girlfriend was not at home.
She, like the rest of the black witnesses, will lie.
So does this mean ANYTHING on the cell phone can be brought into evidence by the defense since the plaintiffs have “opened the door”??
I hope the jury can THEN see ALL the pics and comments posted by “Lil’ Trayvon”.
WOW! The first of the “Mystery” witnesses I have been predicting the prosecution will call to the stand. Interesting as she did not see the events that she relates. Thus, her proposed testimony is Hearsay. Granted her proposed testimony is Hearsay the next question would be is there an exception? There may be a “Spontaneous Statement” exception that applies to what she is saying thus allowing escape from the Hearsay Rule. A foundational question would be proof that Martin’s phone reflects a call to the Witness’ telephone number at the time of the events-if such record is possible to obtain.
..mystery girl?..maybe it’s Tawana Brawley
[[I’m curious how this isn’t excluded as hearsay. It’s what Trayvon supposedly told her was happening.]]
Assumedly because she could possibly hear what was goign on i nthe background- BUT I suspect the defense can argue there’s no way to tell whos voices were being heard by her in the backgound
If the defense is conscious, they will tear her apart on cross and show her for the LIAR she is.
The teenage girl, known as Witness #8 until now, was due to testify about what Martin, the unarmed black 17-year-old shot and killed by Zimmerman last year, told her what he saw that night.
Or what about this one:
Zimmerman, 29 and part Hispanic, was a neighborhood watch volunteer ...
Can anyone explain what his ethnic make up has to do with the case?
Zimmerman is being railroaded. This is truly a hi-tech lynching.
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