Drew Peterson's Trial *THIRD WEEK*

[Shelby1]

Good grief, I leave for a bit and pros goes off the deep end???

 

[Shelby1]

I don't know if NT or Ohiogirl is going to post updates, but here's the latest one:

In Session Both sets of attorneys are going into the courtroom. The trial should be resuming shortly.

 

[seattlechiquita]

@GlenMarshall State gave the judge a copy of a court case with a similar incident #DrewPeterson

 

[inthedark14]

StacyStClairless than a minute ago
#drewpeterson trial back in session.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...peterson-twitter-20120731,0,5381027.htmlstory

 

[seattlechiquita]

@GlenMarshall "first of all I would like to apologize to the court for my error...it was not my teams error but my error" -Patton #DrewPeterson

you don't say, lady :banghead:

 

[seattlechiquita]

Patton asks that she be punished and not the team. You stupid, stupid girl.

 

[inthedark14]

StacyStClairless than a minute ago
Prosecutor Kathy Patton apologizes "for my error" and asks that any sanctions be given to her personally and not the state. #drewpeterson

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...peterson-twitter-20120731,0,5381027.htmlstory

 

[seattlechiquita]

She'll get personal sanctions alright -- I would be surprised if she has a job for much longer.

 

[TxLady2]

That what I think. It's not that big a deal. But, maybe I'm missing something.

Well, it IS a big deal when they ignore the judge's ruling. They are coming across as desperate, and that's not going to look good to the jury. We don't want anything to happen that could get him acquitted.

 

[katydid23]

I feel kind of sorry for her. The judge has put a lot of undue personal pressure on her from day one. Bullying her, being hyper critical and rude. No wonder she slipped up.

 

[Shelby1]

In Session Judge Burmila is back on the bench. Judge: “The State has provided the court with a copy of a case from New York. Attorney Greenberg repeats that the defense is asking for a mistrial with prejudice, or striking the witness’ testimony. Prosecutor Patton: “I wish to apologize to the Court for my error . . . I say that, because it is my error, not the team’s error . . . I would ask that the sanctions be against me, and not against the State, because I’m the one who made the error.” Prosecutor Koch: “We believe both of the defense suggestions are too extreme of a remedy for the jury . . . when we’re looking at what is a remedy, with regards to the jury, I think there are two separate issues. As it relates to a remedy for the jury and for Mr. Peterson, I think the proper remedy is to strike the question, and to disregard the question . . . I submit that there was no prejudice to the defendant, since there was no answer given to that question. There is no prejudice; it’s a fleeting response . . . the appropriate remedy is to simply strike the question and move on. And then if Your Honor has reason for any other sanction or remedy toward the State, that can be done outside the presence of the jury . . . we believe that striking the entire testimony or granting a mistrial would be extreme.”

 

[Shelby1]

In Session Judge: “Is there any case law you’ve seen where the prosecution intentionally defies a court order? Is there a case where the State defies the court, and then there isn’t a mistrial motion?” Koch: “No, but I don’t see a case that a mistrial with prejudice should be granted.” Judge: “Do I isolate this incident, or do I now take into account all three major incidents in which the defendant asked for a mistrial? Do I now look at an accumulation of intentional error by the State, and take that into account?” Koch: “Isolation is the proper way to look at it, Your Honor.”

 

[Shelby1]

Boy, the judge seems REALLY mad.

 

[katydid23]

#DrewPeterson judge asks if the court should just be toothless when prosecutors defy ignore his orders.

 

[TxLady2]

I've heard a lot of comments that the judge is biased for the defense. Anybody else agree with that? IDK... I am not able to keep up with every minute, due to some eye problems.. can't sit too long at the computer or watch t.v. for long. I mainly just listen.
I'm a little nervous that this is not going very smoothly... so afraid this jerk is going to walk!!

 

[katydid23]

Joel Brodsky: "It's an avalanche, your honor, of prejudicial error.

Brodsky "How can you protect #DrewPeterson rights in this case when we have only prejudicial manners to this jury time after time."

Brodsky: "The defendant does not wish to start again." #DrewPeterson
in 5 minutes from web
Joliet_HN: Brodsky: It’s an avalanche, your Honor, of prejudicial error. Not error, but prejudicial, illegal evidence #DrewPeterson

 

[Noway]

Can they just strike the question without striking the entire testimony?

 

[seattlechiquita]

Boy, the judge seems REALLY mad.

I would be as well. How many errors do they get to make? If it was the DT effing up every 20 hours, the State would have a mega cow.

 

[Noway]

I don't think the Defense would go for that, but since no answer was given, it seems more logical. JMO

 

[seattlechiquita]

Can they just strike the question without striking the entire testimony?

That's what the State is asking the judge. It is fair -I think- but they have truly pissed the guy off.