Retrial for Sentencing of Jodi Arias - Day 34

[Diggin]

So racially would mean Mexican? Isn't Arias of Mexican descent? So is she going to now say she's been racially discriminated against? New mitigator?

But, aren't Juan and Detective Flores also of Hispanic lineage? What does that matter and what has this to do with the case?

 

[Val1]

I don't remember one way or the other. Looking forward to seeing what you find.

Is this what you're looking for?

Feb.3,2015.

"Carolyn Sung ‏@CarolynSungCNN 24s24 seconds ago
Last issue: Request for transcript from chamber session on 10/30/14. State has no objection. Defense objects. #jodiarias

Jen's Trial Diaries ‏@TrialDiariesJ 51s51 seconds ago Phoenix, AZ
Judge says 3 jurors have questions regarding Jodi's testimony on the stand so lawyers need to review them #jodiarias #3tvarias

Carolyn Sung ‏@CarolynSungCNN 2m2 minutes ago
Judge brings up another issue. Since #jodiarias decided not to continue her testimony and state did not move to strike, there a few juror qs"

BK
"Judge has 3 juror questions for JA. Exhibits 15, 16, 17. Judge wants the attorneys to look at them in the break.

Final issue: Request for transcript of chambers session on 10/30/14. State has no objection. Defense objects. KN: The reasons for JA not wanting to testify except in a sealed proceeding. To unseal them now would be to her disadvantage. These were concerns for her safety and the safety of her family."

 

[My-Future-Ex-Husband]

Jen's Trial Diaries @TrialDiariesJ · 7s 7 seconds ago
Nurmi doesn't want Jodi's comments released in the closed chamber meeting about her testifying #jodiarias #3tvarias

Ok I got it wrong, I think. Nurmi was objecting to Jodi's comments about why she wasn't testifying.

So now I'm wondering: were these regular juror questions or were they jurors who were just wondering why Jodi wasn't testifying anymore and if/when she'd be back?

Nurmi gave away why she wouldn't testify in his latest mistrial motion. He owes whomever asked for it under the FOI act a refund.

 

[AngelWings444]

Deleted a lot of my posts. WAY too much stuff on Paul's FB page about posters at WS.

 

[Val1]

Deleted a lot of my posts. WAY too much stuff on Paul's FB page about posters at WS.

Lol you were on a roll...

 

[deedee21]

Only Jodi Ann... and her defense team. No one else, and I mean no one gives a s**t!

Maria has been hanging out with Jodi. She learned how to play the victim and lie. Shes a pathetic woman. I hope she loses her job.

 

[wendiesan]

Sad about the PI but why in the heck does Jodi Ann have 2 PI's? If she has a "private" one, why does she also get appointed one by the court... and taxpayers?

She doesn't. There is a position on her DT for a PI, which seems to be pretty standard especially in high profile, complex cases. Unfortunately, the current PI passed away before the trial wrapped. This has, sadly, caused a vacancy to open with the DT.

At this point in the trial, losing a member of the DT could present a serious problem. The two lawyers and a mitigation specialist are in court or preparing for court most of the time, while the PI has been doing any and all necessary leg work outside of the courtroom. For instance, the PI could be tracking down witnesses, finding evidence, double checking addresses, and so on. It's not necessarily glamorous work, but defence attorneys need that kind of support in order to present the best possible case for their client(s).

Private investigators can bolster the work of criminal defense attorneys in several different ways, by reviewing police reports and determining where inconsistencies, flaws or gaps may exist in the evidence against you.

Work performed by private investigators may include:

Visiting the crime scene to determine whether any evidence was overlooked.
Talking to witnesses this may include checking out the validity of a witness’s statement, asking for greater detail about certain aspects of a statement and tracking down and interviewing witnesses to the crime who can help (or potentially hurt) your case, and have not yet given any statements to the police.
Performing background checks on witnesses or other people central to your case.
Performing additional tests and/or research concerning the evidence collected.
Using an experienced private investigator can mean the difference between a conviction for a major felony and a complete acquittal or reduction in charges.

http://www.grabellaw.com/private-investigators.html

The unfortunate death of the PI for JA's DT could have, I think, allowed the DT to claim they could not conduct a rigorous defence and demand a retrial with a new team. JSS, again JMO, has too much invested in this trial to have anything throw it off track at this late date. Given that there are some dark court dates soon, with the long week end coming up, a new PI could be brought up to speed pretty quickly. Most of the work has already been done and he/she would be able to focus on the few remaining points to investigate and the DT could not claim that they were unable to meet the demands of this trial thereby eliminating a potential reason to appeal an unfavourable (to the DT) verdict.

It's less expensive to bring on a new PI than run the risk of mistrial. JMO

 

[AngelWings444]

Lol you were on a roll...

Yes. Then I saw them saying stuff about members here. No drama for me. :wink: IMO - this trial needs to be over ASAP and hopefully with a verdict. A mistrial would be terrible for the family.

 

[My-Future-Ex-Husband]

I don't see how they could call it racist. UNLESS Nurmi or Willmott think De la Rosa looks or acts like a cockroach?

Let me just back up here....is cockroach a race?

This bloody defence team! I should've bought two bottles of wine to finish the thread!

 

[Sulamith]

Is this her real twitter account or someone who did a fake account? It says HOsa in the name? Is there a link? (Mods..feel free to delete my post if the twitter account is fake)

ETA: WS was always a place where you had to link a post and verify info. Reading about this trial and the specific stuff said about WS members tonight, who disagree with the court antics in this case, has me wanting to take huge step back from this case. Pretty sad.

I think that is a fake account. I think it is somebody playing around, reading some of the derogatory remarks made about Maria DeLaRosa and playing it up. MOO

 

[deedee21]

Out of all the Defense put on the stand ALV was the most appalling. For me. She is a disgrace. For some reason she got to me the most. And not in a good way LOL

This woman is nuts. Shes upset because the media spoke out against Casey Anthony. Its not hard to tell who her NEW target group is. Pathetic.

 

[MsJosie]

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She doesn't. There is a position on her DT for a PI, which seems to be pretty standard especially in high profile, complex cases. Unfortunately, the current PI passed away before the trial wrapped. This has, sadly, caused a vacancy to open with the DT.

At this point in the trial, losing a member of the DT could present a serious problem. The two lawyers and a mitigation specialist are in court or preparing for court most of the time, while the PI has been doing any and all necessary leg work outside of the courtroom. For instance, the PI could be tracking down witnesses, finding evidence, double checking addresses, and so on. It's not necessarily glamorous work, but defence attorneys need that kind of support in order to present the best possible case for their client(s).



http://www.grabellaw.com/private-investigators.html

The unfortunate death of the PI for JA's DT could have, I think, allowed the DT to claim they could not conduct a rigorous defence and demand a retrial with a new team. JSS, again JMO, has too much invested in this trial to have anything throw it off track at this late date. Given that there are some dark court dates soon, with the long week end coming up, a new PI could be brought up to speed pretty quickly. Most of the work has already been done and he/she would be able to focus on the few remaining points to investigate and the DT could not claim that they were unable to meet the demands of this trial thereby eliminating a potential reason to appeal an unfavourable (to the DT) verdict.

It's less expensive to bring on a new PI than run the risk of mistrial. JMO

BUT the felon hired Dorian Bond when the felon was her own attorney. SO at one point the felon had Dorian Bond and then still had the defense investigator because the attorneys were there to 'help' her out. Who paid for the Dorian Bond person?

 

[YESorNO]

Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk of Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
02/12/2015 8:00 AM

02/11/2015

TRIAL MINUTE ENTRY
DAY FORTY

Prior to commencement State’s Exhibit 929 is marked for identification.
9:37 a.m. Trial to Jury continues from 2/9/15...

Robert Brown is sworn and testifies....

Defense Exhibit 930 is marked for identification.
The Defense offers Defense Exhibit 930 and it is admitted in evidence.
Defense Exhibit 931 is marked for identification.
The Defense offers Defense Exhibit 931 and it is admitted in evidence.
Defense Exhibits 932 and 933 are marked for identification.
The Defense offers Defense Exhibit 932 and it is admitted in evidence.
The Defense offers Defense Exhibit 933 and it is NOT admitted in evidence.
Defense Exhibit 934 is marked for identification.
The Defense offers Defense Exhibit 934 and it is admitted in evidence.
Defense Exhibit 935 is marked for identification.
The Defense offers Defense Exhibit 935 and it is admitted in evidence.
LET THE RECORD REFLECT the Court has received a question from the Jury. Same is
discussed by Court and counsel and is asked of the witness.
Filed: Juror Question (1)...

The witness is excused...

Defendant’s Motion to Reconsider Motion to Preclude Testimony of Mesa PD Detective
Smith for Failure to Timely Disclose Report Prior to Testimony is argued and denied for the
reasons as stated on the record...

Perry Smith is sworn and testifies....

The witness is excused....

2:58 p.m. Court stands at recess until 2/12/15 at 10:00 a.m. in this division..

Later:
The Court has considered the media request to release the transcript of the proceeding
conducted in chambers on October 30, 2014. The State does not object to release of the
transcript. Defendant objects to release of transcript pages 17 through 22 and pages 27 and
28. The Court has reviewed the entire transcript. The Court previously sealed the proceeding to
determine whether the defendant’s request to testify in a sealed proceeding should be
granted. The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a ruling that the defendant may not testify in a
sealed proceeding. The defendant filed a petition for review with the Arizona Supreme
Court. The Arizona Supreme Court denied the Petition for Review. Accordingly, the Court
finds no legal basis to seal the transcript from the proceeding conducted in chambers on October
30, 2014.

IT IS ORDERED unsealing the proceeding conducted in chambers on October 30, 2014.

http://www.courtminutes.maricopa.gov/docs/Criminal/022015/m6695408.pdf
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Case Documents

Filing Date Description Docket Date Filing Party
2/12/2015 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 2/12/2015
2/11/2015 012 - ME: Trial - Party (001) 2/11/2015
2/10/2015 MFR - Motion For Reconsideration - Party (001) 2/11/2015
NOTE: MOTION TO RECONSIDER MOTION TO PRECLUDE TESTIMONY OF MESA PD DET. SMITH FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY DISCLOSE REPORT PRIOR TO TESTIMONY

http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.g...rtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CR2008-031021

 

[wvjules]

What I find amazing is how many juror's already had questions for CMJA and she really had not said much.

I thought there were only 3?

So...the word 'cockroaches' is now a racial slur? Somebody please explain how. I must be out of the loop or something.............

I don't see how they could call it racist. UNLESS Nurmi or Willmott think De la Rosa looks or acts like a cockroach?

Not this issue specifically, but it's not just the words...it is the intent in which they are used. Simply singing the song isn't a racist act. Singing it to get a rise out of someone is what makes it racist.

That would be really funny, if Juan could argue that sone is her ring tone. ROFLACGU

It's not Juan's job to argue any of this issue. His job is to try to obtain the DP for Jodi Arias. Not defend the court watchers against accusations or racism, taunting, or anything else.

 

[MeeBee]

Deleted a lot of my posts. WAY too much stuff on Paul's FB page about posters at WS.

Ugh...I can't stand Facebook.

 

[Hatfield]

I feel the judge made another mistake by even listening to anything the DT said about the new allegations. It is a civil issue outside of the courtroom. It had absolutely nothing to do with the jury pool or this trial.

She should have told the DT to talk with LE or an attorney if they are upset with something that happened outside the court.

It is no different than if Juan was robbed at gunpoint outside the courthouse. Juan would have to talk with LE and his own attorney.

 

[Hatfield]

I think the judge is again letting the DT delay this trial. The DT is purposely stalling and distracting and JSS does not play hard ball back to counter them.

It is very unfortunate that she is allowing these DT games to go on. It is not giving Travis and his family a fair shake.
And most importantly, it is abusing the jury's time. The jury is again being treated like airline baggage and being tossed around. Their time and service is not being appreciated or considered as these delays go on and on.

This fiasco could have been avoided if the judge would stop the DT tactics of bringup up allegations that are outside the courts jurisdiction. And to use supeonas to force their witnesses to show up timely.

This trial has gone on way too long and the delays are allowed to continue by our judge. I put the blame squarely on her shoulders for these latest delays and a lot of the other ones.
There are legal remedies she could have used to stop the DT from delaying this trial any longer, and she chooses not to use them.

 

[bsk]

I think the judge is again letting the DT delay this trial. The DT is purposely stalling and distracting and JSS does not play hard ball back to counter them.

It is very unfortunate that she is allowing these DT games to go on. It is not giving Travis and his family a fair shake.
And most importantly, it is abusing the jury's time. The jury is again being treated like airline baggage and being tossed around. Their time and service is not being appreciated or considered as these delays go on and on.

This fiasco could have been avoided if the judge would stop the DT tactics of bringup up allegations that are outside the courts jurisdiction. And to use supeonas to force their witnesses to show up timely.

This trial has gone on way too long and the delays are allowed to continue by our judge. I put the blame squarely on her shoulders for these latest delays and a lot of the other ones.
There are legal remedies she could have used to stop the DT from delaying this trial any longer, and she chooses not to use them.

It's really ridiculous. DeMarte was on to rebut F & Geff, and now the judge is going to give them more than a week when they shouldn't deserve any surrebuttal at all. I think their surrebuttal will be longer than the rebuttal was. It's stupid. And it looks like the same will happen with the computer guys - Brown and Smith were on briefly and Dworkin will be even briefer. Those were rebuttal as well of course. Why in the he$$ do we need to hear from the defense again?

 

[ladonna]

Bringing this over from the sidebar

Just the facts ‏@capemayniac 3m3 minutes ago

#jodiarias "court appointed" investigator died, not her private investigator, Dorian Bond
NOT Dorian Bond

 

[rose222]

The Defense does everything but address and deal with the issue of premeditated murder. My gosh, it seems as though they do not have any decency left in them. Racial slurs, really? Who does this Maria think she is? It amazes me just how Arias seems to have attracted the lowest of the low to defend and support her. She could have had an intelligent, classy and thoughtful Mitigation Specialist who would have actually helped her case and 'image' but she got Maria instead. Arias will soon throw Maria aside and under the bus. I couldn't care less what these thugs do to one another. I just wish the Judge would subpoena the witnesses and get this case to the jury in a couple of weeks. It is possible. The jurors deserve some respect and consideration. I cannot believe that we have to endure another month of these shenanigans. What a waste of time, energy and money.