FL - FSU Law Professor Dan Markel Murdered by Hitmen *3 guilty* #16

[cottonweaver]

to me it seems like he’s lying. So I think it’s good. He can’t explain a lot of things.

IMO she needs to do some closed questions so that he's forced to reply Yes or No instead

a second after I posted that she did try to shut him down on one question but then judge intervenes and he ends up being able to give his version regardless

ETA
anyway, Tim J just interjected that ' he's just opened the door'

 

[amicuscurie]

Just had a thought, is it possible that GC’s sarcasm may alienate some jurors who could possibly have an anti law enforcement bias?

GC is doing a great job and I don’t think there is reasonable doubt here, but I never understood how Katie’s first trial ended in a hung jury.

Apparently one juror in that trial felt bad about sending both Sig and Katie to jail and leaving their kids alone. That’s it.

 

[alexwood]

Shut him up. Thank you Judge!

 

[alexwood]

Just had a thought, is it possible that GC’s sarcasm may alienate some jurors who could possibly have an anti law enforcement bias?

GC is doing a great job and I don’t think there is reasonable doubt here, but I never understood how Katie’s first trial ended in a hung jury.

When you pit GC's sarcasm against CA's overall jerkiness -- she comes out looking much better!

 

[Hiller]

Georgia is dealing with a well-rehearsed psychopathic liar. Usual cross-exam technique won't work, i.e., trying to trip him up so he stumbles. He's too good a liar. So instead, she his letting him hang himself by running on with obviously rehearsed answers. As long as the jury is smart this should work.

 

[amicuscurie]

When you pit GC's sarcasm against CA's overall jerkiness -- she comes out looking much better!

He just looks bad. Physically. I’ve never seen anything like this. He looks sick.

 

[clearskies1]

This part of the cross is effective. JMO.

 

[Windward Gal]

How can anyone feel he is doing a good job? He is toast IMO. His nasty remarks don’t play well with the jury.

 

[clearskies1]

Charlie is unwilling to face reality I think. Wasn't he basically telling his mother that she was overreacting about the bump? JMO.

 

[amicuscurie]

He thinks Nazis are crazy people. But he agreed it was ok to dress the kids up in Hitler youth uniform.

Also, I think this is a mistake. With this particular line from the tape, I think he IS talking about Sigfredo. I always thought the state got this wrong. He wasn‘t telling anyone to kill the blackmailers. He was saying the blackmailers better kill Sigfredo if he finds out who they are. I stand by this.

 

[AugustWest]

What exactly does "go crazy" mean to you, Dr. Adelson? Doesn't it imply some really nefarious and violent conduct?

If you are willing to pay a person to "go crazy" on someone, is it a stretch to believe you would hire someone to murder another?

 

[amicuscurie]

So, he things his patient is extorting him and he went to a lawyer

 

[alexwood]

When CA says "absolutely" in answer to a question -- you know he is lying.

 

[Orange Tabby]

He thinks Nazis are crazy people. But he agreed it was ok to dress the kids up in Hitler youth uniform.

CA missed an opportunity to deflect responsibility for this from himself. He could have blamed the idea on Prince William.

 

[amicuscurie]

Redirect. Not sure I can watch.

 

[alexwood]

A much needed, well-deserved break for all of us -- but not for CA! He needs to take a Commodium for his mouth.

 

[nodamselindistress]

Redirect coming up. Let's see if Rash can make this any more confusing for the jury.

 

[amicuscurie]

STS Jansen is disappointed in the cross. I’m hoping it’s still good enough to convict.

ETA- he also says Charlie is very smart and well educated. So…

 

[Gypsy Road]

Just had a thought, is it possible that GC’s sarcasm may alienate some jurors who could possibly have an anti law enforcement bias?

GC is doing a great job and I don’t think there is reasonable doubt here, but I never understood how Katie’s first trial ended in a hung jury.

It was because a juror didn’t want KM kids to be orphaned is what I understand.

 

[Orange Tabby]

STS Jansen is disappointed in the cross. I’m hoping it’s still good enough to convict.

ETA- he also says Charlie is very smart and well educated. So…

I’m new to this case. Can you provide a link to the STS video/blog/whatever where this commentary is? I’d love to follow it.