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."
Regarding the texts. Some attorneys are arguing unless there’s some clear evidence the device has been used by multiple parties, what’s on it or produced by it, is the owners. I’m betting there’s ample precedent supporting this argument.
You are right. With an acquittal, the Dalai Bama either defends our system of law or fans the flames. It’s not going to be pretty either way.....
“Then what hope have we to attain racial harmony?
Abe Lincoln was convinced “black and white can not live together”. Accordingly, he was in favor of returning them to Africa - specifically to Liberia.
“And why can’t two races see the same set of visuals, facts in this case in the same way?” Many blacks have family members or friends who are male and criminals. They want guns banned so their family members/friends will be less likely to be killed while committing a crime.
PS The sad reality is that 40% of blacks have an IQ of 80 or less. Only 10% of whites test that low. And, life is an IQ test.
Bet you’re right !
A good question. The phone was password protected, and the “judge” is wrong, a 4- or 7-year-old can’t just defeat the password. The state’s team of experts couldn’t get it in a year. It’s reasonable to assume the messages were from St. Skittles. It wouldn’t take many checks of the text records to verify the authenticity of the record. But they’re only going to be allowed a few hours to do it because a sequestered jury is waiting.
David Bowie......
All aboard! All Aboard! The Atchison Topeka and the Santa Fe now departing on track 11 for Sanford, Florida! Boooooooard! Boooooooord!
Tickets, please...
Sir, the white car is in the back...
The phone was password protected, then a third party app. with a unique password and database, was used for the incriminating messaging. This left the less damning messaging to be perused by whoever he was compelled to allow access to because of recent legal issues.
Is that really the case? Will it give the defense at least some more time to prepare?
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I agree with you. I cannot imagine a male judge doing what she did.
“Judge” Nelson needs to toss that Hillary headband & get help w/that lisp ..
& what’s up with the loony prosecutor, is he drunk?
I have seen a male judge render opinions from the bench using two sock puppets to explain to the courtroom the ruling...there is nothing new under the sun.
Bad code is bad code.
Sadly it seems many of them have tunnel vision. Skin color overrides everything else even common sense.
She got upset when West pointed out Z was guaranteed a fair trial by both Fl law and the constitution. Guess he hit a nerve !
she is marked cause of west but what in your opinion is the headline tomorrow ?
also now, I doubt the defense rests tomorrow
I doubt that. For a mistrial to be justified, the testimony of the witness would have to have such a potential impact on the jury that the mere hearing of the testimony would irreparably prejudice the jury. Donnelly basically just testified that the screams on the Lauer 911 tape were GZ, just like about a dozen other witnesses.
Now, if Donnelly had gotten on the stand and said he saw the fight and had a picture of it showing TM throwing the first punch, but the prosecution would not allow him to show it - that would probably justify a mistrial. But him basically repeating what many other witnesses had already testified to would not seem to be the game changer needed to justify a mistrial.
This quack of a judge is just begging for a reversal in the unlikely event GZ is convicted.
In all likelihood the judge is both in the tank for the State AND doesn’t want to get killed by a black mob after an acquittal.
Appellate courts are much more shielded and I feel confident that this case will get sent back for a new trial or possibly it could be reversed and rendered for insufficient evidence (amongst other appellate issues).
I’m not second guessing the defense here (and I haven’t followed too closely), but as a defense attorney I don’t like to risk alienating the jury by taking too long when I’m already winning.
I’ve seen juries (not in my cases) turn on the defense for simply taking too long when they were inclined to acquit after the state rests.
It’s tricky but I always try to be aware of the fact that quitting while you are ahead is sometimes the best strategy.
But like I said, I haven’t followed closely enough to dare second guess this attorney.
From what I’ve seen he seems to be very good.
They will be lucky to rest by the end of day Friday. They’ll use some of their fill in the time witnesses. Maybe a couple more LEO that are on the list. Recall a couple Crump. Waste time creating time to validate a couple of cell records
I predict judge will have a come to Jesus moment. She’s been put in this position by the manipulating state. She can either protect Z s right to a fair trial of her career is stained and over.
Headline: Nut Bolts & Screws Z
You go girl. Guys can’t say what you can.
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