CA - Hasanni Campbell, 5, Oakland, 10 Aug 2009 - #5

[eyes4crime]

Yup, you would think if she graduated a college SOME of the 'friends' she made there would be showing her some support LOOKING FOR HASANNI!!!!!:twocents:

so now we know why Ross wants to go to Stanford and become a Neurologist - little competition there maybe? He doesn't seem the kind to let a woman get ahead of him.

 

[ecatzippy]

I don't actually have a problem with John Burris. I believe that everyone should be represented by counsel and LE needs to follow all of the procedures and come up with a good case. It's the only way the system works. I don't have a problem with Courtney doing charity work either. I was just so befuddled that the Burris family chose Lake Elizabeth to search. Maybe they actually do believe Jennifer but not Louis.

 

[Columbo]

she was. ForensicFan posted that info last night on an earlier page. A scholarship that requires great academic performance among other things.

I'm stunned. Not that she got a scholarship, but that her academic performance and school activities met those outrageous Berkeley requirements. Unless, maybe she went to a high school where kids are extreme underachievers, so anyone who even tries can get super high grades? I just don't know.

 

[Columbo]

so now we know why Ross wants to go to Stanford and become a Neurologist - little competition there maybe? He doesn't seem the kind to let a woman get ahead of him.

So he'll be what, 50 years old when he finally starts his own practice? Oh yeah, he's realistic....NOT

 

[ForensicsFan]

I'm having trouble believing that she graduated from Berkeley. She's still young which means she went to college recently. I've heard it takes more than an A+ average, and all kinds of extracurricular activities on one's record, to get accepted into Berkeley, and it's been that way for a few years. She seems smart but not that smart.

The requirements on the page for her scholarship program are a 3.5 unweighted (no honors points counted, no PE counted, etc.) high school GPA and outstanding record of community and family service. It doesn't take a genius to get straight A's in high school. I imagine with an unstable family life (and possible abuse to her?), she was probably the secondary mom of the family, overresponsible and seeking the first route out of there.

That means a B+/A- high school average. I'm also assuming she needs decent SAT scores (back then, probably 1100+, though I've known those who got in with B+ averages and 1050ish scores in the 1990s if they had a compelling essay, backstory, came from a school that did not have a high rate of college graduates, or were in the top five percent of their class. I just don't think it's impossible and she doesn't strike me as the type to lie about it. LR strikes me more as the type to turn auditing an elective at Cal into a LinkedIn Education entry (like his job orientation at Stanford and his neurology preparation courses).

I still contend that when you study the interviews where she seems lucid (for lack of a better word), she is well-spoken and personable. What gets me is that in the others, she is hysterical and unbelievable. I see this duality as a sign of deceit, not a sign of helplessness and suddenly pulling it together. I'd think a mother would be more distressed as time went on.

Along these lines, I don't think we've heard JC mention Hasanni in relation to the new baby, and it bothers me. We have heard on LR's website that he was learning what it meant to be a big brother to his sister Aalyiah. I have not heard any of the following things, and I'm not convinced of her maternal side:

- Any mention of Hasanni looking forward to the new baby.
- Mention of the sex of the new baby.
- Mention of names chosen (even if they don't know the sex) for the baby.
- When my second was born, we read the oldest books about new additions to the family, explaining what would happen. I find it strange that with all this adjustment and love for reading, that wasn't mentioned.

I'm not saying she doesn't want the unborn child, but I still feel something basic is missing with her. Of course, my wife also may have influenced me, as she said the vigil with the "There's no children there, there's no laughter there" was a less believable act than most children's camp plays. She saw JC and LR both as manipulating voice modulation and overwrought expressions (facial, shaking shoulders) to distract from basic nuances and lack of tears that should accompany many of those over the top reactions.

Along these lines, I've always suspected the hysterical portrayal is an attempt to deflect attention (especially at first). I agree with comments that LR doesn't/didn't trust her to not slip up on camera. I personally think she acted overcome by emotion and disoriented while she learned her story better and became more comfortable with it (and since she has, we've seen a much more lucid, clearly expressed, and even profane and resentful reaction). I'm in the camp that it's pretense. The only other explanation I can come up with is a switch in medication.

 

[panthera]

NG just started talking about Hasanni. At least he's getting a few minutes of coverage!

 

[Columbo]

Columbo: I have no idea! To me, Jennifer is very hard to read and figure out. I was surprised she graduated from Berkeley - great school! She doesn't come across as a confident, intelligent woman...I know she's pregnant and missing her niece and nephew but gosh - she seems downtrodden and somewhat depressed. The reviews of her customer service are great...something is way off base and I'm not sure what it is.

bolded by me.

Maybe realizing what she has gotten herself into, and what Louis is really capable of...I'd be depressed and downtrodden, too. All her potential gone to waste over that sick b******d, and a new baby on the way. I could be totally wrong, of course.

I wonder if it's her Scorpio sun sign that makes her so hard to read. Those scorpions are hard to fathom.

 

[LinasK]

If Jennifer Campbell really graduated from Berkeley as indicated by her Linkedin account she would have to be an intelligent woman. She would know a lot of people from Cal who became attorneys after she graduated. Any chance they hooked her up with Burris? If I was in her situation (guilty or innocent) I would contact the lawyers I knew and ask them to find me the biggest baddest defense attorney they could find. They have a way of making situations go away faster and ensuring that LE does their job thoroughly .

Burris doesn't do criminal defense, he's getting referrals for them. I think Ross sought Burris out for the racial aspect- he's going to cry "race card" when that really isn't the issue!

 

[LinasK]

I don't think Burris has any intimate knowledge of what happened to Hasanni and he does not seem to have any interest in criminally defending either of these two. It is my opinion that he his hovering near by Jennifer to sue the city/county afterwards.

That being said though if he was their defense attorney and had knowledge of what happened or where the body was he would be under no duty to report it. He would actually be in violation of his clients privilege. He would have a duty to encourage them to report this evidence to LE and he could not move, destroy, or instruct his client to move or destroy the evidence. But him not coming forward with info is not an indication in and of itself that he doesn't know.

I highly doubt he would ever allow himself to be in a situation where he had that information. Any defense attorney would cut you off before you told them anything of the sort. moo

I have personally met John Burris, and you're exactly right- he doesn't want to know if you're guilty.

 

[eyes4crime]

I'm stunned. Not that she got a scholarship, but that her academic performance and school activities met those outrageous Berkeley requirements. Unless, maybe she went to a high school where kids are extreme underachievers, so anyone who even tries can get super high grades? I just don't know.

Jennifer must have had a great mentor in high school to gear her toward the likes of Berkeley! The paperwork alone, applying for a scholarship, must have been mind boggling. I give her a great deal of credit for having high aspirations and making it. One doesn't get through a college like that just to get out of the house.

 

[ecatzippy]

she could also be a junior transfer from a community college

 

[ecatzippy]

Burris doesn't do criminal defense, he's getting referrals for them. I think Ross sought Burris out for the racial aspect- he's going to cry "race card" when that really isn't the issue!

good point. maybe they can't pay a retainer for defense counsel and their connection to Burris may have been the best they had. The race card could be an additional issue.

 

[Columbo]

The requirements on the page for her scholarship program are a 3.5 unweighted (no honors points counted, no PE counted, etc.) high school GPA and outstanding record of community and family service. It doesn't take a genius to get straight A's in high school. I imagine with an unstable family life (and possible abuse to her?), she was probably the secondary mom of the family, overresponsible and seeking the first route out of there.

That means a B+/A- high school average. I still contend that when you study the interviews where she seems lucid (for lack of a better word), she is well-spoken and personable. What gets me is that in the others, she is hysterical and unbelievable. I see this duality as a sign of deceit, not a sign of helplessness and suddenly pulling it together. I'd think a mother would be more distressed as time went on.

Along these lines, I don't think we've heard JC mention Hasanni in relation to the new baby, and it bothers me. We have heard on LR's website that he was learning what it meant to be a big brother to his sister Aalyiah. I have not heard any of the following things, and I'm not convinced of her maternal side:

- Any mention of Hasanni looking forward to the new baby.
- Mention of the sex of the new baby.
- Mention of names chosen (even if they don't know the sex) for the baby.
- When my second was born, we read him books about new additions to the family, explaining what would happen. I find it strange that with all this adjustment and love for reading, that wasn't mentioned.

I'm not saying she doesn't want the unborn child, but I still feel something basic is missing with her. Of course, my wife also may have influenced me, as she said the vigil with the "There's no children there, there's no laughter there" was a less believable act than most children's camp plays. She saw JC and LR both as manipulating voice modulation and overwrought expressions (facial, shaking shoulders) to distract from basic nuances and lack of tears that should accompany many of those over the top reactions.

Along these lines, I've always suspected the hysterical portrayal is an attempt to deflect attention (especially at first). I agree with comments that LR doesn't/didn't trust her to not slip up on camera. I personally think she acted overcome by emotion and disoriented while she learned her story better and became more comfortable with it (and since she has, we've seen a much more lucid, clearly expressed, and even profane and resentful reaction). I'm in the camp that it's pretense. The only other explanation I can come up with is a switch in medication.

Thanks for bringing me up to speed on her scholarship. I guess if a person wins a scholarship then it doesn't matter what other students have to achieve to be accepted at Berkeley. You are right, it doesn't take a genius to get a 3.5 average in high school--well, depending on the school, I suppose.

I really appreciate your interpretation of her behavior. It makes so much sense. All the points you bring out are really right on!

 

[mischiefmanager]

good point. maybe they can't pay a retainer for defense counsel and their connection to Burris may have been the best they had. The race card could be an additional issue.

http://www.johnburrislaw.com/CM/Custom/John-L-Burris-Biography.asp

(snipped) COLOR MINE
He earned a law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law -

His primary areas of focus for his practice include cases involving police misconduct, employment discrimination and criminal defense.

:waitasec:
(things that make me say...hmmmm)

HE ALSO DOES JAIL ABUSE CASES

 

[ForensicsFan]

she could also be a junior transfer from a community college

I think this is a high school outreach program for underprivileged teens, at least that's the way I read it. If I recall correctly, the UC application allows you to fill out a single fairly short form (with attached essay) and simply check the UCs you'd like to apply to. You then get acceptances or rejections from individual schools, so the paperwork is not so bad (and now is probably done online).

Also, if I recall correctly from college, students in these programs had ongoing tutoring, activities and group meetings in order to keep up their academic performance, major and career path. Regardless, do we objectively have evidence she's not really smart, beyond the weird interviews? I perceive LR as smart and I'm not sure he even graduated from a reputable college or has held a sustained job with decent performance. Sometimes people come off as smarter than they are (think con artists) due to street smarts, and sometimes socially awkward, shy people come off as less intelligent than they truly are (think kids with high-functioning autism or the like). She may be pleasant with people, intelligent, and just bad at navigating tricky high pressure situations. Heck, maybe she even has an anxiety disorder, which this would certainly make worse in any possible scenario.

Here's the link to the program, with her name and school and year listed.
http://students.berkeley.edu/incentive/pca.asp?xyz=18108

And a highlight of text that may help contextualize it a bit:

The Incentive Awards Program is much more than a scholarship--it also provides a wide variety of services designed to foster the growth and deveolopment of our scholars throughout their four years at Cal. These services and programs are building blocks to help students achieve success in their academic, personal and professional lives.
.....
The IAP provides more than scholarship money - once on campus, a strong network of counselors and academic advisors support you, the Scholar. The IAP office is always open to you and we encourage you to speak to staff about personal matters, academic problems, letters of recommendation or anything else you may need. While we may not be able to answer all your questions, we can direct you to the appropriate people who can help you......
If your GPA drops below 2.0 you will be on academic probation and at risk for dismissal by the University. We are strongly committed to helping you if you are struggling to maintain a satisfactory GPA.
.....
IAP has a Staff Psychologist/Counselor that is available to meet with you to help you with any personal, academic, and career challenges.
.....
IAP Eligibility Criteria

• Graduating senior in attendance at an IAP partner high school during Junior and Senior years.
• Minimum 3.5 unweighted UC GPA.
• Meet financial eligibility guidelines.
• Meet minimum UC admission requirements and apply to UC Berkeley.
• Must be a US citizen, resident, or eligible non-citizen at time of application.
• Demonstration of strong leadership at home, the community or at school, and commitment to community service

....

Students must take the following required exams by December 2007 to be eligible for UC admission:

• SAT Reasoning Test OR
• ACT Assessment plus Writing
• Two (2) SAT Subject Tests in two different areas.

 

[eyes4crime]

http://www.johnburrislaw.com/CM/Custom/John-L-Burris-Biography.asp

(snipped) COLOR MINE
He earned a law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law -

His primary areas of focus for his practice include cases involving police misconduct, employment discrimination and criminal defense.

:waitasec:
(things that make me say...hmmmm)

HE ALSO DOES JAIL ABUSE CASES

He was involved in Illinois politics - wonder if he's a relation to Roland Burris, the Senator from Illinois?

 

[eyes4crime]

Thanks for bringing me up to speed on her scholarship. I guess if a person wins a scholarship then it doesn't matter what other students have to achieve to be accepted at Berkeley. You are right, it doesn't take a genius to get a 3.5 average in high school--well, depending on the school, I suppose.

I really appreciate your interpretation of her behavior. It makes so much sense. All the points you bring out are really right on!

Seems the scholarship is for low income and not low academic success. All the tutors around can't get a person through a good college unless said person is self-driven and intelligent. You can't fake IQ on an IQ test.

 

[ecatzippy]

could it be a different Jennifer Campbell that received the scholarship? When I was in college multiple people had my exact name and year.

 

[impatientredhead]

http://www.johnburrislaw.com/CM/Custom/John-L-Burris-Biography.asp

(snipped) COLOR MINE
He earned a law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law -

His primary areas of focus for his practice include cases involving police misconduct, employment discrimination and criminal defense.

:waitasec:
(things that make me say...hmmmm)

HE ALSO DOES JAIL ABUSE CASES

He has done criminal defense, and his firm still does criminal defense, but if you look at his recent cases they are all civil cases that have a monetary payout. He has no interest in representing them on a criminal level. moo

 

[impatientredhead]

could it be a different Jennifer Campbell that received the scholarship? When I was in college multiple people had my exact name and year.

I think this is probable.