Justice for Trayvon??

George Zimmerman's lawyer literally flipped a prosecution witness -- a gray, foam dummy -- to re-enact the defense's version of the confrontation that ended in the death of Trayvon Martin, straddling the mannequin and bashing its head against the floor as stunned jurors looked on Wednesday.

The mannequin was initially introduced by prosecutor John Guy during cross-examination of defense witness Dennis Root, a former law enforcement officer who testified as an expert on defensive use of force. Guy used it to show how, if Martin were straddling Zimmerman, he would have had difficulty reaching for a gun holstered at his waist.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/07/10/zimmerman-defense-winding-down-case-wednesday/#ixzz2YfgNRu4g

The prosecution team and judge are showing their stress. Theyre shrill, touchy, and snippy.
 
Judge Confronts Zimmerman in Testy Exchange



A hostile exchange took place in the courtroom today where George Zimmerman is on trial for second degree murder as Judge Debra Nelson questioned the defendant about his plans to testify.

Nelson reminded Zimmerman that he has the “absolute right to remain silent” if he so desires and proceeded to ask him whether he was prepared to testify. Defense attorney Don West twice objected to the question, but was overruled by Nelson, who explained, “The court is entitled to inquire if Mr. Zimmerman’s determination [sic] as to whether or not he wants to testify.”

The judge then began asking Zimmerman how much time he requires to determine whether or not he would like to testify. West again objected to the question and asked for more time to speak with his client, prompting Judge Nelson to raise her voice and exclaim, “Your objection is overruled!”

The tension escalated as another of Zimmerman’s defense attorneys, Mark O’Mara, was overheard asking under his breath, “What is going on?”

Kathi Belich, a journalist following the trial for a local news channel, tweeted her surprise at the line of questioning, writing “I have never seen that in more than 30 years of court reporting.”
 
A very good day for the prosecution.

  1. Successfully objected to the defense introducing a fantasy video of how "hero" Zimmerman conquered "villain" Martin. Judge: too many assumptions.
  2. Successfully blocked photos from Martin's cell phone as "evidence". Judge: not relevant.
  3. Successfully got defense expert to admit Zimmy had to get off of Martin and allow him to sit up in order to shoot him, discrediting Zimmy's account.

Zimmy subsequently declined to take the stand in his own defense.

Closing arguments, then off to the jury!
 
A very good day for the prosecution.

  1. Successfully objected to the defense introducing a fantasy video of how "hero" Zimmerman conquered "villain" Martin. Judge: too many assumptions.
  2. Successfully blocked photos from Martin's cell phone as "evidence". Judge: not relevant.
  3. Successfully got defense expert to admit Zimmy had to get off of Martin and allow him to sit up in order to shoot him, discrediting Zimmy's account.

Zimmy subsequently declined to take the stand in his own defense.

Closing arguments, then off to the jury!


George Zimmerman trial: Trayvon Martin was on top of Zimmerman when teen was shot, gunshot wound expert testifies. ;)
 
A very good day for the prosecution.

  1. Successfully objected to the defense introducing a fantasy video of how "hero" Zimmerman conquered "villain" Martin. Judge: too many assumptions.
  2. Successfully blocked photos from Martin's cell phone as "evidence". Judge: not relevant.
  3. Successfully got defense expert to admit Zimmy had to get off of Martin and allow him to sit up in order to shoot him, discrediting Zimmy's account.

Zimmy subsequently declined to take the stand in his own defense.

Closing arguments, then off to the jury!

So far, the judge seems to be showing bias against the defendant, which might be grounds for appeal in the unlikely event he is convicted. Mostly, though, I'm wondering about your #3, since it has been pretty much established, and the gunshot expert testified that TM was on top at the time of the shooting.

Do you mean the expert conceded that IF he had been on top, Z would have had to get off in order to shoot TM? :confused:
 
He has the right to remain silent and let his attorneys speak for him.

I said it before, the judge and prosecutors are stressed tight. Someone made it clear to them that Zimmerman better not walk.
 
She walked out on them in mid-sentence as well. Real respectful...

No state appeals court gig for her if Zimmerman walks.

Female judges are bizarre most of the time. Over 20 years whenever a judge did something bat-shit crazy it was always a woman judge.
 
Back
Top