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.
Early in the trial, the defense indicated that GZ’s family members were on the state’s witness list. Defense attempted to get a timeline for when they would be called to testify. Persecutors refused to indicate when or whether they would be called as witnesses. Thus, they were sequestered for the duration of testimony.
thank you deport...answered my question! What are the chances, tho, of *HER* denying manslaughter (and agg assault, UGH — something else to worry about) to the pros!!
I certainly understand! I used to buy prepper stuff for them, but I don’t even know what they did with it. There is no evidence of it anywhere I’ve seen in their homes or garages. I just hope they all wake up before it’s too late.
{{{shivers}}} What’s that Nietsche (sp) quote about looking into the abyss???
I wish I were joking...I’m not.
From what I’ve read on all these threads, is that there is not one single FReeper woman who would vote to charge GZ with anything. I think Sybrina has worn out her sympathy card.
I believe those six jurors will feel the same way.
The judge deemed it not necessary for acquittal, and yet she has no way of knowing how the jury will rule, unless she's psychic. So if the jury comes back with a guilty verdict, the judge has thrown the case to the state, essentially. Grounds for her disbarment perhaps? Definitely grounds for an appeal. But that in itself is a travesty of justice....to drag this no-case out in yet another trial.
Got it,State played their hand.
That is just...just CRUEL, ugly, heartless, shameful!!
I wish you were, too! But, I hear ya and agree.
Mark Furman just said on Hannity that the state’s case has been one of the weakest cases he has ever seen and predicts an acquital. He said not one witness they called advanced their case. Yesterday he said it’s a crying shame that the jury might be too scared to find Zimmerman innocent for fear of a “segment of American society” rioting.
I maybe had a bit of sympathy for her for about a week. I pray you’re right about the jury. He. Is. NOT. GUILTY!!
I read “psychic” as “psychotic.” LOL
Indeed, it was a cold, calculated strategy by the persecution team.
what is sad is.. i went broke trying to gather this stuff up. heck i hope they kept my manual can opener to open the stuff up. i think the sanford case is wakening them a little. heck i dont even know what i am prepping for. racial riots were defintely low on my list.
economic collapse was first. aliens were last (obviously kiddibg)
God i hope so but casey anthony and OJ haunt me.
Ya notice she looks just like the Judge?
Wasn’t it mentioned in Bao testimony?
The Red Queen.
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