YIPEEE on the COA ruling. Some comments on their key parts of the ruling:
"It is undisputed that the public has a constitutional and common law right of access to observe court proceedings. Id. Courts are public institutions" "
Can you comprehend DT?
"her lawyer stated Arias would not testify because the media coverage of her testimony would affect her ability to think and answer questions in a manner she truly means to fully actualize her mitigation. "
In translation....She wants to lie under oath and there are people in the public that can recognize such lies.
"Despite Arias belief that the public reaction to her testimony would inhibit her ability to present a full and complete case for her life, her concerns do not demonstrate the existence of a clear and present danger that would impede her right to a fair trial "
Nowhere in our constitution does it say we have to allow private testimony just because JA is worried about the public reaction. Quit lying and the public wont be so upset.
"A defendant who testified in open court during the guilt phase of the trial cannot decide she will only testify in the penalty phase if the press and public are excluded and her testimony is sealed until after any verdict."
"Consequently, we grant Petitioners request for relief and vacate the ruling allowing Arias to testify with the courtroom closed to the public and press."
Bwaaa Haaaa Haaaaa HAAAA !!!! Hear it and weep JA
And if that isnt enough for the DT and JA, then take this....
"Furthermore, if Arias began to testify in a closed proceeding, those transcripts shall be unsealed."
