http://www.kpho.com/story/19590397/elizabeth-johnsons-lawyer-gives-insight-into-trial
Elizabeth Johnson's lawyer gives insight into trial
By Elizabeth Erwin
Thursday marks the first day in the kidnapping and custodial interference trial of Elizabeth Johnson. Johnson ran off with her son, Gabriel, just after Christmas 2009. Gabriel hasn't been seen since...
..."We all had a goal of getting a jury that was fair. And I think we accomplished that," Victor said...
..."Look, there may be issues that come up in this case that make them upset with Elizabeth Johnson, they may not like Elizabeth Johnson. I got all of them to agree to put that aside and decide this case based on the fact and evidence provided in court," Victor said.
Speaking of the facts, Victor said Johnson's missing baby isn't relevant.
"That's the issue everybody wants to know, where's baby Gabriel. That's not going to be resolved in this case. This case is not about that issue," Victor said...
More at link.
:wave: Mornin' to all of Gabriel's Angel's here at WS! Can someone tell me what time this shindig gets underway. I have classes today but I'm hoping with the time difference I'll be able to catch the trial. It's been a long time coming and I don't want to miss a thing!
I've been to several sites and they are all broadcasting yesterday's newscasts about this trial. Maybe things are running late -- which would not be surprising to me.
Anybody out there have it really & truly in the courtroom today??
The rest of the motions will be heard on Monday at 8:30am in State v Elizabeth Johnson. Opening Statements go forward tomorrow.
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I'm so ready for this trial to get going!
Very disappointed in IS for not even giving updates, though. At the beginning of the summer they were advertising that they would be live at this trial. I guess they changed their minds.......
Looks to me like the trial is set to begin at 10:30 mountain time every day. So, 11:30 central, 12:30 eastern.
http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.g...List.asp?ID=3287&startdate=9/20/2012&length=7
:seeya:Look at Shelby1 post above for the times. HTH
A family member is posting on BHGJ
(http://www.facebook.com/groups/251236072296/) that EJ will be wearing a shock belt in court today.
I posted a minute entry earlier today on another thread that prohibits the use of the belt during
trial.http://www.courtminutes.maricopa.gov/docs/Criminal/092012/m5426311.pdf
IT IS ORDERED granting the Motion to Remove Defendants Shock Belt.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the defendant will not wear the belt during the Jury Trial.
The State presents argument requesting additional officers,
The Court allows the MCSO representative to speak in regards to additional officers needed.
THE COURT NOTES if there are any problems from the Defendant during Trial all of the security concerns from the State and MCSO will be revisited.
Has anyone seen anything in the news that this has been changed?