Drew Peterson's Trial *FIFTH WEEK* part one

[rpgman]

As Jentzen leaves courtroom, #Drewpeterson judge asks him to leave copy of scholarly paper he wrote on frustrations from dealing w/ lawyers.

judge's joke about frustrating lawyers gets big laugh in the courtroom....

I thought the courtroom was refrained from laughing?:waitasec:

 

[-MD-]

In Session Attorney Meczyk begins his redirect. Once again, the witness is asked about some prior testimony (regarding the three separate bruises v. one impact question). “You said it was possible it could be three separate impacts, or could be the same impact?” “Yes.” “Doctor, you told the jury you’ve been paid $8,000?” “Yes.” “Because you’re an amateur or a professional?” “I am a professional forensic pathologist . . . I have used a lot of time and effort in this case.” “Does that amount of money influence in any way the opinion you’ve rendered before this jury?” “No, it’s just for my time and effort.” That’s it for redirect. There is no recross, and so the witness is excused.

Meh the Pro should've drilled him a little bit more, and tested to see if the Defense would object.

IMO.

As Jentzen leaves courtroom, #Drewpeterson judge asks him to leave copy of scholarly paper he wrote on frustrations from dealing w/ lawyers.

judge's joke about frustrating lawyers gets big laugh in the courtroom....

This Judge is just sooooo funny all the time, wow!

NOT.

 

[Kimster]

There's nothing noble going on here, no desire to do the right thing and lock up bad guys. Expert witnesses get hired to support the premises of the side in litigation that hires them, and expert witnesses get paid for their testimony. Some get paid very well. Dr. Vincent DiMaio, expert witness for the defense in the 2007 Phil Spector murder case in Los Angeles, California, admitted on the witness stand to earning $400 per hour for his services, (People v. Spector, 2007). The expert witness who can't or won't support the premises of the side that retains him is the consulting expert. The consulting expert is paid for review work and an initial, informal report. If the report goes against the client, the expert is put on a back burner. The consulting expert's conclusions are a work product, so they are protected from disclosure to the other side in discovery. The consulting expert can't be retained by the other side. Disagreeable results remain confidential, and the consulting expert stays, for the most part, anonymous.

http://www.theforensicexaminer.com/archive/spring09/14/

 

[Jackson44]

In Session The sidebar ends. The witness is a medical doctor. “I specialize in pathology, specifically the area of forensic pathology . . . for 43 years, since 1969.” He is licensed in the state of Texas. He goes over his educational and professional background. He is board-certified in anatomical, clinical, and forensic pathology.

 

[katydid23]

DiMaio gping through his experience, certifications, expertise, specialties..

DiMaio is board certified in forensic pathology.

The judge calls the attorneys to a sidebar. #

 

[Kimster]

In Session The sidebar ends. The witness is a medical doctor. “I specialize in pathology, specifically the area of forensic pathology . . . for 43 years, since 1969.” He is licensed in the state of Texas. He goes over his educational and professional background. He is board-certified in anatomical, clinical, and forensic pathology.

.....and he specializes in gunshot wounds, which isn't a part of this case. Just sayin'.

 

[Jackson44]

In Session Dr. DiMaio’s father was once the chief medical examiner of New York City. This witness was formerly the chief medical examiner of Bexar County, TX (which includes the city of San Antonio) for 25 years. “I retired December 31, 2006.” While in that position, he supervised four other forensic pathologists (as well as periodic trainees).

 

[-MD-]

I thought the courtroom was refrained from laughing?:waitasec:

Only if it involves a male lawyer, or himself who made the little joke, then it's alright to have laughter in the court.

IMO.

 

[katydid23]

:waiting::waiting::waiting:

 

[Jackson44]

In Session Dr. DiMaio has been the executive editor of the American Journal of Forensic Pathology since 1992. He’s helped draw up the standards in use at autopsies. He also worked with the United Nations relating to the prosecution of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia.

 

[Jackson44]

In Session The witness has authored four forensic pathology textbooks (and edited a fifth). One was coauthored with his late father. Another was written with his wife, a forensic nurse. In addition, he’s written and published numerous articles and scientific letters.

 

[katydid23]

DiMaio says he's performed approximately 9,000 autopsies and supervised approximately 25,000 more.
i
bjlutz: DiMaio is a textbook author and the author of several scientific papers & letters.

KaraOko: DiMaio has been Editor in Chief of the 'American Journal of Forensic Pathology' since 1992.

 

[Shelby1]

Hey leave my Vinnie alone! :snooty:

:slap:





:whistle:

 

[katydid23]

DiMaio estimates he's performed about 100 autopsies on drowning victims...

[ I wonder how many of those were staged and were actually homicides?]

 

[Kimster]

DiMaio says he's performed approximately 9,000 autopsies and supervised approximately 25,000 more.
i
bjlutz: DiMaio is a textbook author and the author of several scientific papers & letters.

KaraOko: DiMaio has been Editor in Chief of the 'American Journal of Forensic Pathology' since 1992.

.....and an expert witness since the Spector trial in 2007, the year after he retired......

Why don't they just give us the WHOLE timeline!

 

[katydid23]

DiMaio says drowning by bathtub isn't very common, but he estimates he's done about 2-3 autopsies per year in such cases....


[At least he is starting well...]

 

[Jackson44]

In Session Over his career, DiMaio has personally performed approximately 9,000 autopsies (and supervised another 25,000). “I used to do it [perform autopsies] on a daily basis, until I retired.” He estimates he’s performed “at least a hundred” autopsies on drowning victims. That includes victims who drowned in bathtubs. “They’re not very common . . . mostly children involved.”

 

[katydid23]

.....and an expert witness since the Spector trial in 2007, the year after he retired......

Why don't they just give us the WHOLE timeline!

They even told us that his FATHER used to be the head honcho in NYC...TMI

 

[Jackson44]

In Session Dr. DiMaio has been qualified as an expert in “maybe two thirds of states, plus the Canadian government, Israel, South Africa, and Colombia.” He’s also testified in U.S. federal courts. He is then tendered as an expert in forensic pathology. The State waives cross-examination, and so DiMaio is qualified as an expert witness.

 

[katydid23]

witness DiMaio says there are 1.6 bathtubs drownings per 1 million people in the United States. "Mostly children," he says...

[THANK YOU. That makes it one in a million and those are children. How many sober healthy adults drown in the tub?]