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Pulse trial jury will see, hear graphic evidence from shooting
Opening statements begin Wednesday
"ORLANDO, Fla. - ...Judge says 'there has to be a limit' to graphic evidence
The government filled a motion Sunday requesting to introduce part of a 90-minute recording by a victim from inside the club during the shooting, during which Mateen can be heard pretending to talk to other people, saying that he had an explosive vest on and that he had co-conspirators with him. The motion also included a request to include two 911 calls made by victims and police radio transcripts.
The government asked to include the particular recording of the gunman because it said it proves "the nature and scope of Mateen's attempted provision of material support" and "the reasonableness of the law enforcement response to the attack."
Defense attorney Charles Swift argued against playing the audio from the 911 calls, saying the jurors will already be seeing six photos of "bodies in puddles of blood" in the bathroom.
"They basically paint a horrible picture of people bleeding to death," Swift said of the audio.
Byron granted part of the government's motion and will allow part of the recording of Mateen and the police radio transcripts...
Some potential jurors were excused during questioning when asked if they could handle seeing graphic photos and video from inside the nightclub.
Who will testify....
It's unclear if Salman will testify.
Based on the discussions in the courtroom, jurors will hear from FBI agents, six officers who responded to the shooting, the hostage negotiator, a co-worker of Mateen's from his employer, G4S, Salman's uncle, a PNC bank employee and a pawn shop employee.
Defense attorney Charles Swift said in court Monday that jurors will also hear from a "broadcaster," which is likely Matthew Gentili, a local news producer, who spoke with Mateen during the shooting. The gunman called several area news stations during the standoff.
The prosecuting attorneys also asked to include radio dispatch from the first officer at the scene, Orlando police Detective Adam Gruler, who was working security at the club the night of the shooting. He exchanged fire with Mateen, but never entered the club. Sweeney said the audio will go along with his testimony...
What to expect during opening statements
Court is back in session Wednesday at 9 a.m....
No cameras are allowed in federal courtrooms.
Byron is giving each party 50 minutes to present their opening statements. He said if they require more time he will allow it, but will give them a 10-minute warning when they approach the 40-minute mark...
Salman's family arrived in Orlando this week. Several of them are expected to be there on Wednesday sitting behind her during opening statements. On the other side of the aisle will be some of the 49 victims' friends and family members."
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/n...-will-see-hear-graphic-evidence-from-shooting
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Opening statements begin Wednesday
"ORLANDO, Fla. - ...Judge says 'there has to be a limit' to graphic evidence
The government filled a motion Sunday requesting to introduce part of a 90-minute recording by a victim from inside the club during the shooting, during which Mateen can be heard pretending to talk to other people, saying that he had an explosive vest on and that he had co-conspirators with him. The motion also included a request to include two 911 calls made by victims and police radio transcripts.
The government asked to include the particular recording of the gunman because it said it proves "the nature and scope of Mateen's attempted provision of material support" and "the reasonableness of the law enforcement response to the attack."
Defense attorney Charles Swift argued against playing the audio from the 911 calls, saying the jurors will already be seeing six photos of "bodies in puddles of blood" in the bathroom.
"They basically paint a horrible picture of people bleeding to death," Swift said of the audio.
Byron granted part of the government's motion and will allow part of the recording of Mateen and the police radio transcripts...
Some potential jurors were excused during questioning when asked if they could handle seeing graphic photos and video from inside the nightclub.
Who will testify....
It's unclear if Salman will testify.
Based on the discussions in the courtroom, jurors will hear from FBI agents, six officers who responded to the shooting, the hostage negotiator, a co-worker of Mateen's from his employer, G4S, Salman's uncle, a PNC bank employee and a pawn shop employee.
Defense attorney Charles Swift said in court Monday that jurors will also hear from a "broadcaster," which is likely Matthew Gentili, a local news producer, who spoke with Mateen during the shooting. The gunman called several area news stations during the standoff.
The prosecuting attorneys also asked to include radio dispatch from the first officer at the scene, Orlando police Detective Adam Gruler, who was working security at the club the night of the shooting. He exchanged fire with Mateen, but never entered the club. Sweeney said the audio will go along with his testimony...
What to expect during opening statements
Court is back in session Wednesday at 9 a.m....
No cameras are allowed in federal courtrooms.
Byron is giving each party 50 minutes to present their opening statements. He said if they require more time he will allow it, but will give them a 10-minute warning when they approach the 40-minute mark...
Salman's family arrived in Orlando this week. Several of them are expected to be there on Wednesday sitting behind her during opening statements. On the other side of the aisle will be some of the 49 victims' friends and family members."
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/n...-will-see-hear-graphic-evidence-from-shooting
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