BREAKING: BRENDA VAN DAM DANCED WITH WESTERFIELD: (Modern Day Westside Story?)7-9-02 Trial Watch

KFMB ^ | July 9, 2002 | KFMB

[mommya]

I can't believe courtTV actually showed the argument without cutting away.
What I got out of it - Denise gave an early statement - her first probably - on feb 2 at like 5pm - and she didn't mention anything odd ocurring at Dad's that night. On like Feb. 27 in an interview that did not have a report made of it till March 8 - she comes up with Westerfield being creepy. Did anyone else hear this between the lines?

[Rheo]

came out of sidebar and the witness was excused without testifying....heresay rule

[FresnoDA]

Sing everyone...

Motor-Ho Ho Home.....

[MizSterious]

I guess it's marginally better than threatening lawsuits. Just marginally.

[Rheo]

Thanks...the radio feed cut away....look for Denise to be coming back from Baltimore or wherever.

[mommya]

The Motorhome song parody is awesome - I like that song anyway - you are too hilarious.

[Karson]

Which juror sent a note to the judge yesterday asking when would the jurors get to question the witnesses?

[Freedom2specul8]

NO WAY!!!!!! LOL

[Karson]

Yep! Judge Mudd had to explain that jurors doesn't question witnesses. Makes you wonder about the jury ....

[Spunky]

You gotta be kidding. Did that really happen?

[Rheo]

Hadn't heard that....did the Judge mention when they would be taking call in questions?? :-)

[GoldenBear]

I am just getting caught up, but a statement by a party is not hearsay. Likewise, a prior statement by a witness is not hearsay. So, the prosecution can introduce prior statements from DW. If a witness testifies to what they said, the defense can call a witness to refute that testimony.

[Jrabbit]

Did you salute before entering this thread? I've been called sour, humorless and at one time hostile. Are these personal attacks? Guess not.

[Freedom2specul8]

Did you read Helen's comments yesterday about her experience as as juror? I was really really hoping that this jury was a balanced and in control. What'd they do, pass out the jury calls to local bars or what..fellow peers ya know.

[MizSterious]

Yes, it's awesome--but I wonder if we don't need one to the tune of "Magic Bus?" Goes alone with Stealth Ninja Dave and the ruby slippers.

[spectre]

Here's another song...Let's everybody follow the bouncing ball...Here we goooo.

They're coming to take you away, ho ho
They're coming to take you away, ha ha
Away, ho ho...away ha ha...
They're coming to take (fill in the blanks) away!

sw

[connectthedots]

Yep! Judge Mudd had to explain that jurors doesn't question witnesses. Makes you wonder about the jury ....

In just a few states, the jury can submit questions to the judge to ask witnesses. I think it is a good idea.

[Rheo]

Why are they arguing over hearsay again then?

[the Deejay]

"did the Judge mention when they would be taking call in questions??" :-)


HAHAHAHAHAHA! That's a good one!!

[Freedom2specul8]

Really???? Not in missouri and I think Kansas too.