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."
It’s a well known fact, Seminole County has a reputation for being corrupt. From their School Board to local Police Department public officials misuse and abuse the system to achieve the advantage/favorable outcome. As an unfortunate member of this corrupt community, I would expect no less from the Zimmerman Judge. The public has witnessed for themselves through this trial the corruption that exists. Citizen’s of Seminole are tired of the corrupt public officials abusing their power of authority, concealing & then covering up errors, altering of documents to mislead & misrepresent facts, and failure to be held accountable by law. Seemingly, they have No hesitation to hold their citizens accountable for these actions! It’s a Disgrace, but with fear for retaliation and corrupt county court system the citizens of Seminole are left with little option to change things!
Thank you, and you also.
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