Posted on 07/10/2013 5:15:07 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
Today, July 10th, is DAY #22 (of 5th week) State of Florida V. George Zimmerman case.
Yesterday began with a boom as defense expert witness, world renowned Dr Vincent Di Maio took to the stand to validate the forensic evidence supporting George Zimmerman’s version of the encounter with Trayvon Martin. However, the day ended with an even bigger THUNDERCLAP in an epic 10pm showdown as Don West took on both the State prosecutors and trial Judge Nelson after the jury was released. Ending with Judge Nelson, turning her back and walking out of court. Unreal. A great analysis of the events from yesterday is available HERE.
The late night argument, not by the State, but by Judge Nelson herself, regarding phone evidence authentication, is so weak and insufferably devoid of legal analysis it is absurd on its face. Then again, this is the same judge who said a few days ago, flippantly in open court, that evidence should be “shredded” (Dr. Bao notes) after use. D’oh
Essentially Nelson argued that the phone records (texts and pics from Trayvon) cannot be authenticated to have originated by the specific personage of Trayvon Martin (despite two security codes) because anyone could have sent them. Whiskey*Tango*Foxtrot !!
How can an email be used in a sex offender case? How can phone records be used in RICO cases? How can GPS evidence be used in Insurance Cases? How are photographs taken by perps used against them? Think about it.
You can’t argue that evidence cannot be admitted because someone else might have made the actual phone call; Someone else might have physically sent the email; Someone else actually accessed the website; Someone else might have been the driver of the car; Or, someone else could possibly have been behind the viewing lens of the camera etc.
No, that argument does not mean you can arbitrarily exclude evidence. And this was the basis for her argument (watch the video).
Sure, that’s an argument which can be presented to the jury by the other side, as a counter point to create doubt with the jury, but it can’t be a reasonable consideration for total evidence exclusion. Then again, this is Judge Nelson – who in multiple prior cases has a high historical propensity of being overruled by the 5th District Court of Appeals.
It should be noted the NAACP Annual National Convention starts in Orlando on Friday; Additionally, preparations are being made in/around Miami-Dade for a Wednesday defense wrapped up with a community/LEO preparation meeting yesterday.
This man will speak in a way nobody ever has in this trial.
THANX...not everyone shares that opinion.....
BTW: I think the funniest feed on Twitter: @CEdmundWright.......
Yea! Robert Zimmerman Sr. called to testify..finally!
wouldn’t it be mind blowing if one or more of those tweets on TM’s phone were from/to him
Z’s dad now on the stand.
Robert Zimmerman — father
It was improper and totally unprofessional for Judge Nelson to address GZ when she did (while the defense is still putting on its case) and in the manner she did. I am still stunned.
whew..I thought it was a mistake not to include Dad and lawdave said no need..but glad he did..now Jury can wonder why Bernie didnt call Martin’s dad
GZ stands....heartbreaking
I want to know about what Crump did.
Me too - really want Crump on that stand.
He was under oath, but TM and SF weren’t.
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Stunning.......the pressure on GZ was palpable. that was a question directly from Angela Corey.
The state attorney’s office put him under oath to listen to the tape —
I am missing 101st and Joe!!!!
Well that was quick.
He refrained..what a shock...
Wow! That was short!
...by the way, some of Trayvon’s groupies are trying to argue with me in a twitter war. I so love the ez battle with the lo fo’s on twitter.....
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