Do we think JS called an audible today, pivoting and then essentially testifying on behalf of his client, that she and FD are the female and make figures in the Raptor?
Odd after all his objections minutes beforehand.
What exactly was the point of his objections today?
Loop de loop.
Can't tell what the rolled up thing is. But... can you tell if it's westhertek or maybe another brand?
So it is a vehicle liner.
He mostly did a stellar job of calling attention to what was key.
Not sure that was what he was hoping for
JMO
Well said.
Unproductive day 7 for TP imo as he spent quite a bit of time as you say waving a flag to highlight critical evidence for the Jury and then wildly jumped into witness mode and seemed to testify on behalf of his client MT.
Oddly, TP seemed to imply that at some point MT was actually "assisting law enforcement" by identifying herself and that's when I felt like tequila shots were fully in order even though it was midday. Deperate times call for desperate measures. Very strange interpretation of the actual facts of the case imo. No objection raised. We were also treated to another instalment of the bizarre TP narrative questioning why FD is mentioned so much in this trial for MT. This dovetails with the Troconis clan making similar statements on the Courtroom steps as if they don't understand what is going on and their dear family member isn't being tried for Conspiracy to Commit Murder etc. My guess is that they will all be quite unhappy when every other word from the State is MT, MT, MT, MT etc. as we move forward on the slow boat to China!
To be clear, MT hasn't assisted a day in this case and has done zero to assist in the recovery of the body of JF. Worse though, MT, FD and KM actually hindered the investigation greatly, wasted huge amounts of law enforcement resources that could have been deployed to find JF and no doubt destroyed and tampered extensively with evidence as well. To imply that MT was helpful by identifying herself in an image is ludicrous but TP did this for nearly 12 minutes today unchecked without a question on cross in sight. It seems the States view is let TP blather on as if he is a toddler on permanent meltdown who is simply best ignored with hopes that it will eventually end. We shall see how that strategy plays out with the jury, but I know how I feel about it so far.
What is so odd about watching TP is that he absolutely doesn't seem wired to allow the process to play out in the typical way and trust in his ability to object appropriately and have the Judge respond. He seems to insanely have invented the "preemptive objection" whereby he knows what is going to be said by the witness or the State and insists that everything stop. Most of these preemptive objections have blessedly been shut down by the Judge but how many have to happen before a reprimand is in order? We are seeing motion after motion from TP with demands for blanket elimination of lines of questioning it seems along with objections to disallow witness testimony or any narrative at all it seems, even in cases where witness had direct knowledge. It all seems so totally manic and ultimately fruitless.
With the TP motion this early am hand delivered to the Judge only (State wasn't entitled to it in advance of delivery to Court as TP couldn't remember how to send an email). As the State correctly pointed out, it was sadly 'bush league', pathetically so imo. But, the entire situation was presented in a disturbingly dramatic and manic way by TP that I wondered if the Troconis clan wasn't holding his entire family hostage somewhere with the proviso for their release being more and more obstruction and drama? Insanity.
We then see the State so straight jacketed in its language to the point of not being able to even quickly reframe a question for the witness. That was sad to watch from an attorney that brought the trial the reference to the run over squirrel eating a hamburger in the Welles garage! It was painful to watch and I seriously question whether this environment is necessary? It was so nuts today as Atty Manning was actually making a suggestion of a possible objection for the Defense in advance of any such objection being raised? Wasn't sure if this were a dry joke (I've very sadly lost my sense of humour) or not but sadly I think she was actually serious as she now has the appearance and demeanor of prison camp resident or hostage who had been beaten into submission to the point where the internal response is to assist her persecutor in order to survive!
This all is then followed up with TP direct testimony on cross on behalf of his client with no objection from the State and NO QUESTION IN SIGHT! I'm simply lost as it seems like a slow boat to nowhere by design. I'm actually in pain for the Jury at this point.
Cross for TP is simply an unrestrained platform for his direct testimony to the Jury. I had to take a time out after listening to the 10 minutes with no questions and frankly no point. Today's pontifications were not on the level of the "Easter Bunny" non-hypothetical of last week where even the Judge jumped in and participated in the insanity but it sure felt damn close to me. Needed a break as to see such time wasted on strategically unimportant issues from the Defense had me concerned that the Jury will check out and that is precisely what TP is angling for here imo.
I realise the POV many hold here about the temperament of the Judge in the case and his skill with holding firm to maintaining a solid record. I see this. Issue though is that there is a price and the price could be losing the jury. Whoever said TP options really are limited to appeal and mistrial, I totally agree. Thing though is that I've seen juries lost and once they are gone they don't come back imo. I hope the Judge is not so fixed on the pristine record that the jury is checking out more and more each day. I don't recall what the witness list totals were as we haven't been privy to the witness list, but even if its half or quarter of the over 200+ estimated that is a lot of testimony for jurors to process. Not sure how any of that happens given the current mode of operation unless MONTHS are tacked on to the schedule. I don't envy this Judge this process and frankly he probably drew the short straw in the case draw amongst his peers to sit for this trial as there could have been little doubt in anyones mind entering trial that things would play out as they sadly have. Sadly also for this process he is Judge 3 on this case and for this I fully blame the State of CT as I find it hard to believe this couldn't have been better managed.
If an abundance of alternate jurors existed then perhaps I would say just get a big bucket of popcorn, put your feet up and let this play out the way it has been. Thing is that I think only 3 exist. Could we lose 1-2 folks to hardship or illness or COVID/flu with a long trial? Sure, then we have a mess and the show has been on the road for 2 months. TP is counting on this scenario and it seems like its sadly being served up to him on a platter imo along with by then total disclosure of all State evidence.
The about face TP made after the pointless imo prior objections to then discuss his 'helpful' client reminded me of this image:
I'm going to look tomorrow to see if TP is possibly wearing an earpiece that could be connected to Mama Troconis or getting texts mid trial as I can just imagine her shouting in his ear today, Say My Daughter was helpful. Say it, Say it, Say it NOW! etc. How else to explain TP testimony today that MT was helpful.
I'm simply lost. Judge seems to like baseball and possibly other sports analogies. Guess this trial is going to go into 'extra innings' to be played until the lightbulbs in the stadium burn out.
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