Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 41s42 seconds ago
Prosecutors Richard Mantei and London Kite are in the courtroom, sitting. Still no sign of Ebron or when we'll start.
Samantha Manning ‏@SamanthaANjax now
Prosecution just walked out of the courtroom. It seemed like he was shaking his head in disbelief/annoyance from the wait @ActionNewsJax
Brittany Dionne ‏@BrittDionneTV 2m2 minutes ago
The Assistant State Atty is back in courtroom/ seated. Still no sign of Ebron or defense Atty. Hearing nearly 1 1/2 overdue.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 10s10 seconds ago
This allows state to honor Ebron's speedy trial deadline for the first four counts and still delay his later three charges.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 40s40 seconds ago
State wants to split Ebron's charges. Try him next week on some charges, then try him again later on the other charges.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 2m2 minutes ago
Mantei says there's potential agreement on some motions.
Samantha Manning ‏@SamanthaANjax now33 seconds ago
Prosecution is asking judge to separate escape charges from charges connected to Lonzie's disappearance @ActionNewsJax
Chris Parenteau ‏@WJXTChris 6s7 seconds ago
ASA Mantei makes motion to sever counts 1-4 from 5,6,7 & go to trial on 1-4 next week, delay on 5,6,7 Speedy trial runs out Feb 17 on those
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 2m2 minutes ago
Those four counts being tried next week are 2 for child neglect, giving false info to police, tampering with evidence.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 3m3 minutes ago
They will try counts 1-4 next week, and then they will set a date for counts 5-7 against Ebron.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 39s40 seconds ago
"Although I believe it would be a waste of resources," Boyle said, because the expert is basing testimony on evidence from a cell phone.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 1m1 minute ago
Boyle said he might be fine with prosecution waiting for the expert witness until the last day after a recess.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 2m2 minutes ago
Defense attorney James Boyle said he can't thoroughly cross-examine the state's expert witness with little time before next week's trial.
Samantha Manning ‏@SamanthaANjax 2m2 minutes ago
Prosecution says an expert witness, Dr. Alexander, can give testimony now but be live on stand Friday if trial goes that long @ActionNewsJax
Samantha Manning ‏@SamanthaANjax 3m3 minutes ago
Prosecution wants a witness to give testimony this week b/c of scheduling in case trial is over before he's available again
Chris Parenteau ‏@WJXTChris 5m5 minutes ago
Judge & defense agree to sever and allow for trial on counts 1-4 for Ebron next week & set trial for other counts before Feb 17.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 1m1 minute ago
Judge says he'll need to think about the request.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 1m1 minute ago
They are asking to "perpetuate testimony" of expert witness, i.e. using deposition in case witness can't make trial.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 4m4 minutes ago
"Although I believe it would be a waste of resources," Boyle said, because the expert is basing testimony on evidence from a cell phone.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 4m4 minutes ago
Boyle said he might be fine with prosecution waiting for the expert witness until the last day after a recess.
Andrew Pantazi ‏@TU_Court 5m5 minutes ago
Defense attorney James Boyle said he can't thoroughly cross-examine the state's expert witness with little time before next week's trial.
Samantha Manning ‏@SamanthaANjax 25s25 seconds ago
Emily Hall, a child advocate and appointed guardian for Lonzie's sister, is on the stand
Samantha Manning ‏@SamanthaANjax 15s16 seconds ago
Hall says it would not be in the best interest of the 5-year-old to testifty in the trial @ActionNewsJax
Samantha Manning ‏@SamanthaANjax 34s35 seconds ago
Hall says she does not believe the child would act appropriately in the courtroom setting & says she would not be reliable
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