Mark Sievers Livestream Trial Thread -Days 5-8

[Oregonmama]

1. Jake Allen‏Verified account @Jake_Allen19 10s11 seconds ago
   That's all the questions and Lyons is released from the witness stand.
   
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   Jake Allen‏Verified account @Jake_Allen19 38s39 seconds ago
   The irrevocable trust was primarily for the benefit of Teresa Sievers' spouse, Ross asks.
   
   The language has meaning within case law, Lyons said.
   

 

[Curious Me]

Oh boy, Attorney Lyons looks so pained and confused to answer the question if TS's Trust was for her Spouse and her two children.

 

[Oregonmama]

1. Brooke Shafer‏ @BrookeWINKNews 50s51 seconds ago
   The state is trying to focus on the fact that the trust would benefit the spouse (Mark Sievers). But the estate attorney says it's more complicated than that. No more questions, she's released. #SieversTrial @winknews
   
   Jaclyn Bevis‏ @jbevis10 45s45 seconds ago
   
   
   And she's off the stand. Lots of confusion there. Even some tension. Judge Bruce Kyle just announced we're done for the day. #trialtweets #MarkSieversontrial #TeresaSievers #NBC2courtcoverage
   
   

 

[Curious Me]

I don't understand the emotional turmoil Attorney Lyons went through to answer some of those questions. Weird!

Finally it ends. Call it a day.

 

[Oregonmama]

Jake Allen‏Verified account @Jake_Allen19 26s26 seconds ago


Judge Kyle send the jurors home until 8:30 a.m. tomorrow morning.

#SieversTrial

 

[Bobbywoo]

She's team mark.

100%

 

[Oregonmama]

Jake Allen‏Verified account @Jake_Allen19 25s26 seconds ago
There are no more witnesses except possibly Mark Sievers, Mummert said.

 

[FelicityLemon]

she often asked Mark what card she could use when going out for lunch or whatever.

Great point! Manipulative, controlling spouses will do that: control the pennies and keep their naive spouse completely ignorant of facts. There's a huge problem if you have to ask your spouse which card has enough money so you can eat lunch. It's a huge problem for anyone in that situation, even more staggering when you know the amount of money she was bringing in.
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MS may have been "managing", but it wasn't anywhere near successful or even common sense managing. IRS threatening a lien on the home, owing money for the business co-op, committing Medicare fraud - I suppose those could technically be referred to as "managing" finances, an office or a home. No problem paying hotel bills, expensive spa dates, lavish dinners out, social climbing, his gun collection, keeping over $40,000 in cash at the house...

paranoia prompts me to add that this is all my opinion only

 

[Oregonmama]

Jaclyn Bevis‏ @jbevis10 16s17 seconds ago


The Judge will inquire whether Mark Sievers will testify tomorrow morning. The defense will discuss with Sievers between now and then. Closings are after that, 2.5 hours each. #trialtweets #MarkSieversontrial #TeresaSievers #NBC2courtcoverage

 

[TTF14]

Oh boy, Attorney Lyons looks so pained and confused to answer the question if TS's Trust was for her Spouse and her two children.

Finally it ends. Call it a day.

NOT a good ending for the defense! Good Lord!!

On another note, doesn't the State get a chance at rebuttal witnesses?

 

[Oregonmama]

Jake Allen‏Verified account @Jake_Allen19 17s17 seconds ago
If Sievers does not testify then closing arguments will begin.

The State and Defense will each need two and a half hours for closing arguments.

 

[Oregonmama]

Not one single word re the fraud at the practice in this trial... UGH

 

[Bobbywoo]

So odd!!! I wonder why!

My first thought was mistress. I'm pretty confident he hit on any woman that was attractive.

 

[Kakidoll]

He so wants to testify. Look how eager. Mummert will try all night to stop it.

 

[Oregonmama]

Brooke Shafer‏ @BrookeWINKNews 1m1 minute ago
That's it for witnesses for the defense. The big question still, will Mark Sievers take the stand? Sievers' defense team wants to talk with him overnight and they'll tell the judge their decision in the morning. If Sievers does not take the stand, defense will rest. #SieversTrial

 

[Bobbywoo]

Not one single word re the fraud at the practice in this trial... UGH

I know! I was hoping the return of Dr. P would address it.

 

[kaen]

She's team mark.

I also think that she is Team Attorney Lyons. She wrote the document (based on case law) and has to publicly defend it regarding her client on trial for murder. If she appears to have written something that would benefit him (a killer) it would have impact on her client list I am sure. She has to be Team "Good Trust Lawyer who followed the wishes of her clients" both Dr. Sievers and Mr. Sievers.

It was telling that the defense didn't come out and say MS was a life insurance beneficiary. Letting the prosecution do it was a mistake as it appears he was trying to hide that MS would benefit from the the death, an apparently shifty move.

 

[Oregonmama]

jury is gone but the court is still active

 

[Curious Me]

Trials rarely go as you think they are going to, and evidence is often not used. JMO Just hope they are able to get a conviction from this trial.

 

[Bobbywoo]

Great point! Manipulative, controlling spouses will do that: control the pennies and keep their naive spouse completely ignorant of facts. There's a huge problem if you have to ask your spouse which card has enough money so you can eat lunch. It's a huge problem for anyone in that situation, even more staggering when you know the amount of money she was bringing in.
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MS may have been "managing", but it wasn't anywhere near successful or even common sense managing. IRS threatening a lien on the home, owing money for the business co-op, committing Medicare fraud - I suppose those could technically be referred to as "managing" finances, an office or a home. No problem paying hotel bills, expensive spa dates, lavish dinners out, social climbing, his gun collection, keeping over $40,000 in cash at the house...

Great post!